Objective: We updated a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies to help clarifying the association between exposure to glyphosate and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Methods: We conducted an updated search of the literature, and identified a total of 15 relevant publications, from which we extracted results from six non-overlapping studies. We performed random-effects meta-analyses for ever-exposure to glyphosate, dose-response, and risk of specific NHL subtypes Results: The meta-RR for ever-exposure to glyphosate was 1.05 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.90-1.24; I2 = 0%). The meta-RR for the highest category of exposure was 1.15 (95% CI 0.72-1.83; 3 studies). The meta-RR for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) was 1.29 (95% CI 1.02-1.63; 4 studies), that for follicular lymphoma was 0.84 (95% CI 0.61-1.17), and that for chronic lymphocytic leukemia/ small lymphocytic lymphoma was 1.33 (95% CI 0.65-2.70). There was indication of publication bias. Conclusions: This updated meta-analysis reinforces our previous conclusion of a lack of an association between exposure to glypho-sate and risk of NHL overall, although an association with DLBCL cannot be ruled out.

Exposure to glyphosate and risk of non-hodgkin lymphoma: An updated meta-analysis

Boffetta P.
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Ciocan C.
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Pira E.
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2021-01-01

Abstract

Objective: We updated a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies to help clarifying the association between exposure to glyphosate and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Methods: We conducted an updated search of the literature, and identified a total of 15 relevant publications, from which we extracted results from six non-overlapping studies. We performed random-effects meta-analyses for ever-exposure to glyphosate, dose-response, and risk of specific NHL subtypes Results: The meta-RR for ever-exposure to glyphosate was 1.05 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.90-1.24; I2 = 0%). The meta-RR for the highest category of exposure was 1.15 (95% CI 0.72-1.83; 3 studies). The meta-RR for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) was 1.29 (95% CI 1.02-1.63; 4 studies), that for follicular lymphoma was 0.84 (95% CI 0.61-1.17), and that for chronic lymphocytic leukemia/ small lymphocytic lymphoma was 1.33 (95% CI 0.65-2.70). There was indication of publication bias. Conclusions: This updated meta-analysis reinforces our previous conclusion of a lack of an association between exposure to glypho-sate and risk of NHL overall, although an association with DLBCL cannot be ruled out.
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Glyphosate; Meta-analysis; Non-Hodgkin lymphoma; Glycine; Humans; Risk Factors; Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Boffetta P.; Ciocan C.; Zunarelli C.; Pira E.
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