Associations of Proximity to Superfund Sites and Air Pollution with Breast Cancer Subtypes: Clues from a Case–Case Study and Call for Longitudinal Studies
Abstract
Emerging research suggests that environmental contaminants may influence the risk of breast cancer, particularly through exposure to endocrine disruptors and carcinogens present in the air, water, and consumer products. In a recent study, Borowsky and colleagues conducted a case-case study in Florida and identified a higher likelihood of triple-negative breast cancer among women living less than 4 miles of superfund sites compared with those with other breast cancer subtypes. In addition, Borowsky and colleagues observed a higher likelihood of triple-negative breast cancer among women residing in areas with high levels of particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter
Fields of Study & Subjects
Air Quality and Health Impacts
Health
Environment
Cognitive Aging
Cancer Risks and Factors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention
- Volume
- 35
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 7–9
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN