Abstract
There is growing evidence that exposure to cooking oil fumes (COF) is linked to lung cancer. Existing literature on this risk
was reviewed, specifically as it may relate to potentially at-risk populations such as Chinese immigrants and restaurant workers
in the United States. Studies were identified by searching the NCBI database with key terms. All studies that examined the
significance, prevalence, and/or mechanism(s) of the association between COF exposure and cancer (all types) were included.
A majority of epidemiologic studies found associations between lung cancer and COF exposure. All studies that examined the
mechanisms underlying the risk found evidence for mutagenic and/or carcinogenic compounds in COF extract and/or molecular
mechanisms for COF-induced DNA damage or carcinogenesis. The evidence reviewed underscores the need to thoroughly investigate
the association among at-risk groups in the United States, as well as to develop and assess concrete interventions to reduce
these risks.
was reviewed, specifically as it may relate to potentially at-risk populations such as Chinese immigrants and restaurant workers
in the United States. Studies were identified by searching the NCBI database with key terms. All studies that examined the
significance, prevalence, and/or mechanism(s) of the association between COF exposure and cancer (all types) were included.
A majority of epidemiologic studies found associations between lung cancer and COF exposure. All studies that examined the
mechanisms underlying the risk found evidence for mutagenic and/or carcinogenic compounds in COF extract and/or molecular
mechanisms for COF-induced DNA damage or carcinogenesis. The evidence reviewed underscores the need to thoroughly investigate
the association among at-risk groups in the United States, as well as to develop and assess concrete interventions to reduce
these risks.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-7
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-012-9651-1
- Authors
- Trevor Lee, Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, c/o Francesca Gany, 300 East 66 Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10065, USA
- Francesca Gany, Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 300 East 66 Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10065, USA
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912