Systematic review shows a slight increase in cervical cancer risk linked to environmental pollutants, suggesting the need for standardized assessments.
Key Points
Cervical cancer risk shows a slight increase linked to environmental pollutants, emphasizing the need for further research.
The meta-analysis reports an overall standardized incidence ratio of 1.01, indicating a significant association with pollution exposure.
This systematic review applied REML meta-analysis, testing for publication bias while assessing robustness through sensitivity analyses.
Ambient air pollution displayed a higher risk with a standardized incidence ratio of 2.80, highlighting variability among pollutant types.