Objectif A simple regression analysis of childhood cancer death rates upon total gamma radiation (TGR) dose across the 10km squares of the British National Grid failed to detect any clear relationship between the two. However, a second analysis across 10km squares within aggregated 100 km regions suggested that nationwide gradients of sociodemographic factors might be masking a true TGR effect. A modified conditional logistic regression analysis incorporating sociodemographic and medical care variables revealed that TGR and childhood cancer death rates were positively related, independently of medical X-ray exposure and irrespective of the type of neoplasm. Champ scientifique social sciencessociologydemographymortalitymedical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncology Programme(s) FP1-RADPROT 6C - Multiannual research and training programme (Euratom) in the field of radiation protection, 1985-1989 Thème(s) Data not available Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinateur UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse EDGBASTON B15 2TT BIRMINGHAM Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée