Exposure to traffic emissions throughout life and risk of breast cancer: the Western New York Exposures and Breast Cancer (WEB) study

ObjectiveWe previously reported that total suspended particulates exposure (a measure of air pollution) at the time of birth was related to increased postmenopausal breast cancer risk. In this study, we examined breast cancer risk in relation to exposure to air pollution from traffic emissions throughout life.MethodsWe conducted a case–control study of breast cancer. Participants were women, aged 35–79, residents of Erie and Niagara Counties. …