Main Title |
Quantitative Assessment of Cancer Risk from Exposure to Diesel Engine Emissions. |
Author |
Pepelko, W. E. ;
Chen, C. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Health and Environmental Assessment. |
Publisher |
c1993 |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-93/188 ;OHEA-C-502; |
Stock Number |
PB93-222081 |
Additional Subjects |
Pulmonary neoplasms ;
Diesel engine exhaust ;
Risk ;
Bioassay ;
Tests ;
Rats ;
Dosimetry ;
Epithelium ;
Coal tar ;
Respiration ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB93-222081 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
16p |
Abstract |
Quantitative estimates of lung cancer risk from exposure to diesel engine emissions were developed using data from three chronic bioassays with Fischer 344 rats. Human target organ dose was estimated with the aid of a comprehensive dosimetry model. The epithelial tissue lining the alveoli and lower airways is the primary target site for induction of lung tumors. Dose was therefore based upon the concentration of carbon particulate matter per unit lung surface area. |