heptachlor has been researched along with Leukemia in 3 studies
Heptachlor: A man-made compound previously used to control termites and other insects. Even though production of heptachlor was phased out of use in the United States during the late 1980's it remains in soil and hazardous waste sites. It is clearly toxic to animals and humans but, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that heptachlor is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. (From ATSDR Public Heath Statement, April 1989)
heptachlor : A cyclodiene organochlorine insecticide that is 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene substituted by chlorine atoms at positions 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 8. Formerly used to kill termites, ants and other insects in agricultural and domestic situations.
Leukemia: A progressive, malignant disease of the blood-forming organs, characterized by distorted proliferation and development of leukocytes and their precursors in the blood and bone marrow. Leukemias were originally termed acute or chronic based on life expectancy but now are classified according to cellular maturity. Acute leukemias consist of predominately immature cells; chronic leukemias are composed of more mature cells. (From The Merck Manual, 2006)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "We present 25 new cases of blood dyscrasia, including leukemias, production defects, and thrombocytopenic purpura, generally following home termite treatment with the chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides chlordane and heptachlor (C/H)." | 7.67 | Leukemias and blood dyscrasias following exposure to chlordane and heptachlor. ( Epstein, SS; Ozonoff, D, 1987) |
| "We present 25 new cases of blood dyscrasia, including leukemias, production defects, and thrombocytopenic purpura, generally following home termite treatment with the chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides chlordane and heptachlor (C/H)." | 3.67 | Leukemias and blood dyscrasias following exposure to chlordane and heptachlor. ( Epstein, SS; Ozonoff, D, 1987) |
| "In agreement with the national trend, cancer incidence rates increased slightly in Hawaii during the last 25 years." | 1.33 | Mortality and cancer incidence among children and adolescents in Hawaii 20 years after a heptachlor contamination episode. ( Maskarinec, G, 2005) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (66.67) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (33.33) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Maskarinec, G | 1 |
| Infante, PF | 1 |
| Epstein, SS | 2 |
| Newton, WA | 1 |
| Ozonoff, D | 1 |
3 other studies available for heptachlor and Leukemia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Mortality and cancer incidence among children and adolescents in Hawaii 20 years after a heptachlor contamination episode.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Child; Child, Preschool; Cohort Studies; Dairy Products; Female; Foo | 2005 |
Blood dyscrasias and childhood tumors and exposure to chlordane and heptachlor.
Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anemia, Aplastic; Carcinogens; Child; Child, Preschool; Chlo | 1978 |
Leukemias and blood dyscrasias following exposure to chlordane and heptachlor.
Topics: Anemia, Aplastic; Chlordan; Cross-Sectional Studies; Hematologic Diseases; Heptachlor; Humans; Insec | 1987 |