The severity of cancer in the region with a developed petrochemical industry

The article Presents the data of studies carried out within the framework of the research program of Rospotrebnadzor in Salavat, Sterlitamak and Ufa of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Priority chemicals contained in the air and water of water bodies involved in the formation of risks to public health in the regions where petrochemical enterprises are located have been identified. The analysis of cancer morbidity and mortality in the region is given.