Wavelength-resolved measures of outdoor artificial light at night and breast cancer risk

Our findings suggest that outdoor ALAN is associated with increased risk of breast cancer and that both intensity and wavelength of light should be considered when evaluating ALAN exposures.

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Environment International
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2025-10-17
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2025.109871
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Impact of Light on Environment and Health
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Abstract

Our findings suggest that outdoor ALAN is associated with increased risk of breast cancer and that both intensity and wavelength of light should be considered when evaluating ALAN exposures.

Environment InternationalVol. 205
Alberta Health Services (CA), Université de Sherbrooke (CA), Vancouver Coastal Health (CA), University of British Columbia (CA), Cégep de Sherbrooke (CA), Institute of Population and Public Health (CA)
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