Cancer publishes Silent Spring Institute's review of environmental factors and breast cancer
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Findings of the Cape Cod Breast Cancer and Environment Study
The Cape Cod Breast Cancer and Environment Study became a national model for environmental health studies, laying the groundwork for future investigations.
Endocrine disruptors measured in indoor air and dust in Cape Cod homes
Study finds PBDE levels to be ten times higher in homes on Cape Cod than in European homes, where these chemicals are being phased out because of their suspected toxic effects.