Primal Health Databank: Study
| Entry No: | 0217 |
| Title: | Increased risk of brain tumours in children exposed to barbiturates. |
| Author(s): | Gold E, Gordis L |
| Reference: | J Nat Cancer Inst 1978; 61: 1031-34 |
| Place of Study: | USA |
| Abstract: | According to this study the use of barbiturates by pregnant women increases the risk of brain tumours in their offspring. |
| Keyword(s): | barbiturates, cancer |
| Discussion: | This is one of the first studies among humans suggesting that the chain of events leading to cancer can start in fetal life. See entry 0202. |
| See Also: | 0202 |
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