Hughes, A.M., Armstrong, B.K., Vajdic, C.M. et al. (7 more authors) (2004) Pigmentary characteristics, sun sensitivity and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. International Journal of Cancer, 110 ( 3). pp. 429-434. ISSN 0020-7136
Abstract
We report on pigmentary characteristics, sun sensitivity and some other possible risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in people 20-74 years of age. A statewide case-control study was conducted in New South Wales, Australia, with population-based sampling of cases (n = 704) and controls (n = 694). Risk of NHL was increased in subjects with hazel eyes (OR = 1.48; 95% CI = 1.07-2.04), very fair skin (OR = 1.44; 95% CI = 1.01-2.07) and poor ability to tan (OR = 1.70; 95% CI = 1.06-2.71). Risk with mild facial freckling as a child (OR = 0.77; 95% CI = 0.59-0.99) was reduced relative to that with no or moderate to severe freckling. Smokers were not at increased risk of NHL. A past history of treatment for skin cancer was associated with a slight nonsignificant increase in risk. Previous radiotherapy and chemotherapy were associated with 1.5- to 2-fold increases in risk but with wide confidence intervals. These results provide weak support for the possibility that sun sensitivity or perhaps sun exposure increases risk of NHL.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | York RAE Import |
Date Deposited: | 05 Aug 2009 10:49 |
Last Modified: | 05 Aug 2009 10:49 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijc.20128 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Ltd |
Identification Number: | 10.1002/ijc.20128 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:6350 |