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Yes, a report published by Transport 2000 claimed toxic emissions could lead to increased cancer rates in those living near airports. It was published in January 2001. I had a quick look at their web site, but it contains very limited info. There are contact details though (http://www.transport2000.org.uk/index.html). However, the news source from where this info came mentioned that a study carried out for the University of Surrey in 1998 has shown no significant difference in the incidence of cancer in communities close to Heathrow Airport. Regards Louise ++++++++++++++++++ Louise Simon Information Officer Wellcome Trust Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine 183 Euston Road London NW1 2BE Telephone: +44 (0)20 7611 7316 Fax: +44 (0)020 7611 8726 mailto:[log in to unmask] The Wellcome Trust is a registered charity, no.210183. Its sole Trustee is the Wellcome Trust Limited, a company registered in England, no. 2711000, whose registered office is 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE. Have you visited psci-com, the searchable database of quality internet resources on the public understanding of science? Click on http://www.psci-com.org.uk -----Original Message----- From: Barbara Wood-Kaczmar [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 29 August 2001 14:05 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: airports Has anyone come across a study reportedly published this year on the incidence of cancer and the proximity of airports? Many thanks Barbara ----------