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Haematite mining (underground)
Group 1 — carcinogenic to humansOccupationalphysicalEvidence: sufficient_in_humans
Summary
Classified by IARC as Group 1 — carcinogenic to humans. Sufficient evidence for lung cancer (attributed to radon exposure). (Vol 1, Sup 7, 1987)
Regional relevance
global
global
Sources
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.