Factores de riesgo asociados a los tumores neonatales. Experiencia de una unidad de salud medioambiental pediátrica (PEHSU-Valencia)

The hypotheses formulated in this observational study, which should be analyzed in future case-control and cohort studies, are: a) to scientifically document genetic-constitutional RF in the etiopathogenesis of NT; b) to determine the frequency and etiology of prior miscarriage and its possible association with NT; c) to determine the importance of active smoking before and during pregnancy as a RF for NT; d) to establish the importance of parental occupational exposure in the etiopathogenesis of NT; and e) to define more precisely the role of other physical and chemical RF in the development of NT. To determine and record the RF involved in the etiopathogenesis of NT, the environmental history should be documented in pediatric cancers. The identification of RF is one of the main objectives of Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units.