Cancer incidence in a population living near a petrochemical facility and oil refinery.

There is growing concern that pollution from petrochemical and oil refinery installations in Pancevo (Serbia) has increased the incidence of various diseases including cancer. The aim of our study was to investigate cancer incidence in Pancevo and to compare it with the region of central Serbia. Cancer incidence data were obtained from the corresponding Serbian Cancer Registries.

Biliary function in workers occupationally exposed to aluminium dust and fumes.

This study investigated biliary secretory function in workers occupationally exposed to aluminium dust and fumes. It included a group of 34 male workers aged (44.1+/-7.

Histopathological changes in rat liver after a single high dose of aluminium.

Aluminium (Al) exposure may affect the liver of experimental animals. This investigation aimed at evaluating morphological changes in rat liver after a single high dose of Al (as metallic powder suspension). A total of forty female Wistar rats were divided in one exposed and one control group, 20 rats each.