In the report a higher prevalence of lung cancer and melanoma was found

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Lung cancer and melanoma are more common in the IJmond region than the Dutch national average, concludes GGD Kennemerland. According to professor of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Jacob de Boer, it is remarkable that for the final version of the report certain choices have been made about mentioning the link between cancer and the industry. In the Dutch news program Eenvandaag Jacob de Boer talks about the results of the report.

Period18 Jun 2020

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  • TitleIn the report a higher prevalence of lung cancer and melanoma was found
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletNPO Start / Een Vandaag
    Media typeTelevision
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date18/06/20
    DescriptionLung cancer and melanoma are more common in the IJmond region than the Dutch national average, concludes GGD Kennemerland. According to professor of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Jacob de Boer, it is remarkable that for the final version of the report certain choices have been made about mentioning the link between cancer and the industry. In the Dutch news program Eenvandaag Jacob de Boer talks about the results of the report,
    URLhttps://www.npostart.nl/eenvandaag/18-06-2020/AT_2135694
    PersonsJacob de Boer