Pre- and Postnatal Exposures to Residential Pesticides and Survival of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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03/14/2025
Desai S, Morimoto LM, Kang AY, Miller MD, Wiemels JL, Winestone LE, Metayer C.

Pesticides have been linked to an increased risk of developing childhood leukemia, yet their impact on survival remains unclear. This study examines whether reported use of pesticides at home before and after birth influences five-year survival in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Type: Children's Health Issue: Childhood CancerPesticides & PestsInfo For: Health ProfessionalsPEHSU: Region 9Exposure Pathway: