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Environ Health Perspect May 2021 PMID 34038220

Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment.

Stephan Gabet, Clémentine Lemarchand, Pascal Guénel, Rémy Slama

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Discussions about the article often use emotionally charged words such as 'invisible killer' and emphasize the health risks posed by air pollution. Posts cite specific research, quoting data like the estimated annual cases and economic costs, which indicates a substantial interest in understanding and highlighting the potential health impact. The tone varies from concern to skepticism, especially in comments expressing doubt or frustration about the lack of action, illustrating both engagement and a desire for greater awareness and change.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the link between atmospheric pollution and breast cancer, with some posts referencing specific studies and stressing the importance of the findings.

InterestHigh interest

The overall tone indicates curiosity and concern, as evidenced by phrases like 'may be an important co-factor' and mentions of potential health impacts and costs.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts quote research articles and highlight statistics like '1,677 cases attributable to NO2,' demonstrating some detailed engagement with the scientific evidence.

ImpactModerate impact

Although there is awareness of the significance, many posts primarily raise concern or summarize findings rather than advocate concrete actions, reflecting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study conducted a meta-analysis to examine the link between atmospheric pollution (like fine particulate matter) and breast cancer, adjusting for factors like menopausal status and hormone responsiveness, and estimated that pollution could be responsible for approximately 1,677 new breast cancer cases each year in France.
  • The results showed that the risk increase associated with pollution was higher among premenopausal women and those with hormone-responsive tumors, with the relative risk being slightly above 1.0, indicating a modest but significant association.
  • The analysis also assessed the economic impact, estimating the costs related to treatment, lost productivity, and years of life lost due to pollution-attributable breast cancer cases in France.
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Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW RESEARCH: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/goLoDsHogr https://t.co/4uFOZ30i4H

May 26, 2021 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 10,761 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment ➡️ https://t.co/4XtnnJvrwt @Inserm @RemySlama @PascalGuenel

May 31, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 10,761 followers View post →
Air Pays de la Loire
@airpl_org · X

A l'occasion d'#OctobreRose , nous revenons sur les liens entre pollution de l'air et cancer du sein grâce aux résultats de 2 études : ▶️https://t.co/CP2TsLbXge ▶️https://t.co/WpUjQ92hAd #pollutionair #BreastCancer https://t.co/D92onl6v27

Oct 18, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,698 followers View post →
andrew watterson
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Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment https://t.co/R9t74IFvTo

Jun 1, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 728 followers View post →
Maxime Gignon
@pr_gignon · X

@vacuiTCA Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment. Environ Health Perspect. 2021 May;129(5):57012. doi: 10.1289/EHP8419. https://t.co/MD0ZWxv1DN

Oct 5, 2022 · 1 like · 5,226 followers View post →
Les chercheurs d'air
@chercheursdair_ · X

Dans cette vidéo, @salomesaque explique que la pollution atmosphérique est une "tueuse invisible" car elle est notamment la cause de nombreux cancers. Des mots justes et poignants.☝️ https://t.co/Ppcuqnz6pg

Oct 11, 2022 · 1 like · 2,067 followers View post →

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La pollution de l'air, une tueuse invisible https://t.co/WU0urHSnL7 via @YouTube

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Cremation AirPollution carcinogen Cancer India
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RT @airpl_org: A l'occasion d'#OctobreRose , nous revenons sur les liens entre pollution de l'air et cancer du sein grâce aux résultats de…

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Air Pays de la Loire
@airpl_org · X

A l'occasion d'#OctobreRose , nous revenons sur les liens entre pollution de l'air et cancer du sein grâce aux résultats de 2 études : ▶️https://t.co/CP2TsLbXge ▶️https://t.co/WpUjQ92hAd #pollutionair #BreastCancer https://t.co/D92onl6v27

Oct 18, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,698 followers View post →
Mario Bruno Rohrer
@rohrer_bruno · X

@NZZWissen Thanks, #AirPollution may be an important co-factor for breast cancer. C.f: for example the meta-analysis by Gabet&al, 2021: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment

Mar 26, 2024 · 217 followers View post →
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@MinColonna @EmmanuelMacron @gouvernementFR J'ai des doutes... https://t.co/x55A4enk9r https://t.co/bgjK34hOdR https://t.co/APP70yJdB6 https://t.co/IuW6a6GhyV https://t.co/JGmV5HXKbI https://t.co/8wLiyCoxLn https://t.co/T37w2qrB2C https://t.co/gcwRin9UBr https://t.co/QKPM1yctqZ https://t.co/EJRWYt4qFh

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Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
@atmo_aura · X

@franceinfo propose chaque samedi, un rendez-vous pédagogique autour de l'environnement en présence de la journaliste @salomesaque et de l'hydrologue Emma Haziza. Sujet du 8 octobre : l'impact de la #pollution de l'air sur notre santé. A voir juste ici ⤵ https://t.co/3h2Esj4dNC

Nov 11, 2022 · 2,912 followers View post →
Alliance des collectivités pour la qualité air
@Alliance__air · X

Merci @salomesaque de parler de #pollution #air !

Oct 11, 2022 · 521 followers View post →
Les chercheurs d'air
@chercheursdair_ · X

Dans cette vidéo, @salomesaque explique que la pollution atmosphérique est une "tueuse invisible" car elle est notamment la cause de nombreux cancers. Des mots justes et poignants.☝️ https://t.co/Ppcuqnz6pg

Oct 11, 2022 · 1 like · 2,067 followers View post →
DumenicaMaria @DumenicaMaria.bsky.social
@DumenicaMaria · X

La pollution de l'air, une tueuse invisible https://t.co/hbMbDpCfdy via @YouTube

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Life 01
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Stéphane Thuault
@StefTuo · X

La pollution de l'air, une tueuse invisible https://t.co/96ggUE6ViJ via @YouTube

Oct 8, 2022 · 101 followers View post →
Maxime Gignon
@pr_gignon · X

@vacuiTCA Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment. Environ Health Perspect. 2021 May;129(5):57012. doi: 10.1289/EHP8419. https://t.co/MD0ZWxv1DN

Oct 5, 2022 · 1 like · 5,226 followers View post →
LAMIREAU Thierry
@LamireauT · X

POLLUTION ET CANCER DU SEIN 40 ans que je dis que les #seins sont touchés par la pollution chimique et radioactive mais comme je suis un gros con, on s'en fout ! https://t.co/9JNgQUrEkk https://t.co/8wLiyCp5AV https://t.co/pFFiAWzvJt https://t.co/Utyk2cg6lM #OctobreRose @gijnFr https://t.co/3JCubrKJpb

Oct 1, 2022 · 1,122 followers View post →
La Ligue contre le cancer
@laliguecancer · X

[#JNQA] Les polluants atmosphériques pourraient également être un facteur de risque du cancer du sein

Oct 14, 2021 · 71,906 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/UqUKm0CeTR @Inserm @RemySlama @PascalGuenel

Jun 18, 2021 · 10,761 followers View post →
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Paul Fowler
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RT @EHPonline: MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effe…

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Julia Brody
@JuliaGBrody · X

Meta-analysis estimates that 1,677 #breastcancer cases per year in France are attributable to NO2, a marker of traffic-related #airpollution. That's 3.15% of the incident cases. Costs were estimated to be €825 million per year. https://t.co/1E1IYK7BbN

Jun 1, 2021 · 1 like · 804 followers View post →
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RT @EHPonline: MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effe…

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Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment ➡️ https://t.co/4XtnnJvrwt @Inserm @RemySlama @PascalGuenel

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LAMIREAU Thierry
@LamireauT · X

LA POLLUTION ATMOSPHÉRIQUE AUGMENTE LE CANCER DU SEIN https://t.co/9JNgQUr6uM https://t.co/8wLiyCoxLn 40 ans que je le dis ! Et pour ça on dit quoi ? https://t.co/f4amEOOEaS #pollution #uranium @afpfr @gijnFr @Mediapart @int3rnationalRF @jmfour @canardenchaine @InvestigationRF https://t.co/ydD0aKiCqb

May 28, 2021 · 1,122 followers View post →
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European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS)
@emas_online · X

Breast Cancer Risk and Atmospheric Pollution: A Meta-Analysis finds that decreasing long-term NO2 exposure or correlated air pollutant exposures could lower breast cancer risk #breastcancer #pollution https://t.co/7E2kV1UIpq

May 28, 2021 · 1 like · 1,922 followers View post →
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RT @EHPonline: NEW RESEARCH: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Fol…

May 27, 2021 · 6 shares · 3,787 followers View post →
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@EHPonline · X

NEW RESEARCH: Breast Cancer Risk in Association with Atmospheric Pollution Exposure: A Meta-Analysis of Effect Estimates Followed by a Health Impact Assessment. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/goLoDsHogr https://t.co/4uFOZ30i4H

May 26, 2021 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 10,761 followers View post →