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US study of miners links heavy exposure to diesel exhaust to increased risk of lung cancer death; researchers suggest implications for urban areas with high exhaust concentrations

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Some of the higher average elemental carbon levels reported in cities include Los Angeles (4.0 µg/m 3 ), and Estarreja, Portugal (11.8 maintenance of vehicles; 2) improving worker practices such as. Our findings are important not only for miners but also for the 1.4 µg/m 3 ), the Bronx (6.6 µg/m 3 ), Mexico City (5.8

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