Journal of Environmental Health Sciences (한국환경보건학회지)

Korean Society of Environmental Health (한국환경보건학회)
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Study on the Characteristics of Carcinogenic Pollutant Emissions and Cancer Incidence Rates in Korea

국내 발암물질 배출량 특성과 암발생 추이에 관한 연구

  • Im, JiYoung (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Ministry of Environment) ;
  • Kim, Bokyeong (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Ministry of Environment) ;
  • Kim, Hyunji (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Ministry of Environment) ;
  • Yun, Jeonghyeon (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Ministry of Environment) ;
  • Heo, HwaJin (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Ministry of Environment) ;
  • Lee, JiHo (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Ministry of Environment) ;
  • Lee, SangMok (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Ministry of Environment) ;
  • Lee, ChungSoo (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Ministry of Environment)
  • 임지영 (환경부 화학물질안전원) ;
  • 김보경 (환경부 화학물질안전원) ;
  • 김현지 (환경부 화학물질안전원) ;
  • 윤정현 (환경부 화학물질안전원) ;
  • 허화진 (환경부 화학물질안전원) ;
  • 이지호 (환경부 화학물질안전원) ;
  • 이상목 (환경부 화학물질안전원) ;
  • 이청수 (환경부 화학물질안전원)
  • Received : 2018.03.16
  • Accepted : 2018.04.02
  • Published : 2018.04.28
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Abstract

Objectives: The purposes of the study were to investigate hazardous pollutant emissions changes among group 1 carcinogens. The emissions characteristics were compared with national cancer registration statistics. Methods: A survey of group 1 carcinogen hazardous pollutant emissions (trichloroethylene, benzene, vinyl chloride, formaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene, ethylene oxide, chromium and its compounds, 3,3'-dichloro-4,4-diaminodiphenylmethane, chloromethyl methyl ether, arsenic and its compounds, cadmium and its compounds, o-toluidine) was conducted through a homepage for 2001-2015. The emission of hazardous chemicals and the cancer trend analysis for 2001-2015 were performed using the Korean statistical information service through its homepage as a reference. Results: Emissions of more than 95% of the substances listed as group 1 carcinogens over the last five years were made up of trichloroethylene, benzene, vinyl chloride, formaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene, and ethylene oxide. As a result of the comparison of emission results and cancer incidence rates, carcinogen pollutant emissions showed a tendency to decrease continuously. In addition, the incidence of cancer tended to increase, but showed a tendency to decrease from 2012. Conclusion: The results indicate hazardous pollutant emissions have continued to increase. However, no association between emissions and health effects was shown and more research is needed.

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