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Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Binkova B, Sram RJ, Kalina I, Popov T, Farmer PB. Repair competence assay in studies of the influence of environmental exposure to c-PAHs on individual susceptibility to induction of DNA damage. Mutat Res. 2007 Jul 1;620(1-2):155-64. Epub 2007 Mar 12
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Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Binkova B, Sram RJ, Kalina I, Popov T, Farmer PB. Repair competence assay in studies of the influence of environmental exposure to c-PAHs on individual susceptibility to induction of DNA damage. Mutat Res. 2007 Jul 1;620(1-2):155-64. Epub 2007 Mar 12
AGENT / EXPOSURE
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (c-PAHs).
STUDY DESIGN
The investigated pool consisted of 144 subjects from Prague, Kosice and Sofia occupationally exposed to environmental c-PAHs, who were municipal policemen or bus drivers. A control group of 115 matched individuals consisted of males unexposed at work to c-PAHs.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
policemen, bus drivers
CANCER
The research proved the influence of environmental c-PAHs, genotypes, and life styles on DNA damage and on its repair efficiency. Even low exposure to environmental c-PAHs altered DNA repair abilities of the subjects, which may result in an increased cancer risk.
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Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Pawłyk I, Panek A, Wiecheć A, Kalina I, Popov T, Georgieva T, Farmer PB. Exposure to environmental polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: influences on cellular susceptibility to DNA damage (sampling Kosice and Sofia). Mutat Res. 2007 Jul 1;620(1-2):145-54. Epub 2007 Mar 12.
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Cebulska-Wasilewska A, PawÅyk I, Panek A, WiecheÄ A, Kalina I, Popov T, Georgieva T, Farmer PB. Exposure to environmental polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: influences on cellular susceptibility to DNA damage (sampling Kosice and Sofia). Mutat Res. 2007 Jul 1;620(1-2):145-54. Epub 2007 Mar 12
AGENT / EXPOSURE
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (c-PAHs).
STUDY DESIGN
The group exposed to c-PAHs consisted of 52 policemen from Kosice and 26 policemen and 25 bus drivers (51 altogether) from Sofia. The control group (average age of 36.4 years) consisted of 54 unexposed subjects from Kosice and 24 from Sofia
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
policemen, bus drivers
CANCER
These results confirm that environmental exposure to c-PAHs can alter the ability of blood lymphocytes to repair DNA damage and, as a result could potentially lead to effects that are hazardous to human health, and increase cancer risk
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Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Wiecheć A, Panek A, Binková B, Srám RJ, Farmer PB. Influence of environmental exposure to PAHs on the susceptibility of lymphocytes to DNA-damage induction and on their repair capacity. Mutat Res. 2005 Dec 30;588(2):73-81. Epub 2005 Nov 28
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Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Wiecheć A, Panek A, Binková B, Srám RJ, Farmer PB. Influence of environmental exposure to PAHs on the susceptibility of lymphocytes to DNA-damage induction and on their repair capacity. Mutat Res. 2005 Dec 30;588(2):73-81. Epub 2005 Nov 28
AGENT / EXPOSURE
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (c-PAHs)
STUDY DESIGN
The cellular susceptibility to the induction of the DNA damage and the repair capacity of exposed donors (policemen) are presented in comparison with matched controls. Monitoring was performed and blood samples (164 donors) were collected in Prague, Czech Republic, during the winter and summer seasons
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
policemen
CANCER
Results suggest that environmental exposure to c-PAHs affects the cellular repair processes and can lead to harmful effects hazardous to human health, and increase cancer risk
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Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Panek A, Zabiński Z, Moszczyński P, Au WW. Occupational exposure to mercury vapour on genotoxicity and DNA repair. Mutat Res. 2005 Oct 3;586(2):102-14
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Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Panek A, Zabiński Z, Moszczyński P, Au WW. Occupational exposure to mercury vapour on genotoxicity and DNA repair. Mutat Res. 2005 Oct 3;586(2):102-14
AGENT / EXPOSURE
mercury vapours
STUDY DESIGN
A population study to investigate whether current occupational exposure to mercury can cause genotoxicity and can affect DNA repair efficiency. Blood samples from 25 exposed workers and 50 matched controls were investigated for the expression of genotoxicity
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
not specified
CANCER
Exposure to hazardous environmental agents like mercury vapour can cause deficiency in DNA repair. Therefore, these affected individuals may have exposure-related increase of health risk from continued exposure and in combination with exposure to other genotoxic agents.
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Farmer PB, Singh R, Kaur B, Sram RJ, Binkova B, Kalina I, Popov TA, Garte S, Taioli E, Gabelova A, Cebulska-Wasilewska A. Molecular epidemiology studies of carcinogenic environmental pollutants. Effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in environmental pollution on exogenous and oxidative DNA damage. Mutat Res. 2003 Nov;544(2-3):397-402
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Farmer PB, Singh R, Kaur B, Sram RJ, Binkova B, Kalina I, Popov TA, Garte S, Taioli E, Gabelova A, Cebulska-Wasilewska A. Molecular epidemiology studies of carcinogenic environmental pollutants. Effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in environmental pollution on exogenous and oxidative DNA damage. Mutat Res. 2003 Nov;544(2-3):397-402.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (c-PAHs)
STUDY DESIGN
Policemen, bus drivers and controls, who carried personal monitors to determine their exposures to PAHs have been studied, and blood and urine were collected. Antioxidant and dietary status were assessed in these populations. Stationary monitors were also used for ambient air monitoring.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
policemen, bus drivers
CANCER
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (c-PAHs) are associated with particulate matter in air pollution, and has showed clear evidence of genotoxic effects, such as DNA adducts, chromosome aberrations (CA) and ras oncogene overexpression
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Pastor S, Gutiérrez S, Creus A, Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Marcos R. Micronuclei in peripheral blood lymphocytes and buccal epithelial cells of Polish farmers exposed to pesticides. Mutat Res. 2001 Aug 22;495(1-2):147-56
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Pastor S, Gutiérrez S, Creus A, Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Marcos R. Micronuclei in peripheral blood lymphocytes and buccal epithelial cells of Polish farmers exposed to pesticides. Mutat Res. 2001 Aug 22;495(1-2):147-56
AGENT / EXPOSURE
pesticides
STUDY DESIGN
Forty-nine male workers exposed to pesticides, from an agricultural area of Malopolska Region in Southern Poland, together with 50 men from the same area without indication of exposure to pesticides that served as controls, were used in this investigation
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
agricultural workers
CANCER
occupational exposure to a complex mixture of chemical pesticides produced a significant increase of micronuclei (MN) in both peripheral blood lymphocytes and buccal cells
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Biggeri A, Lagazio C, Catelan D, Pirastu R, Casson F, Terracini B. [Report on health status of residents in areas with industrial, mining or military sites in Sardinia, Italy]. Epidemiol Prev. 2006 Jan-Feb;30(1 Suppl 1):5-95
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Biggeri A, Lagazio C, Catelan D, Pirastu R, Casson F, Terracini B. [Report on health status of residents in areas with industrial, mining or military sites in Sardinia, Italy]. Epidemiol Prev. 2006 Jan-Feb;30(1 Suppl 1):5-95
AGENT / EXPOSURE
aluminium, coal mining, lead, zinc, wastes, gas and mineral oil deposits, benzene, polyethylene, elastomers, vinyl chloride, toluene, ethylene, propylene
STUDY DESIGN
Not specified
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
workers in industrial areas
CANCER
this study shows the difference in the health aspect between residents in different areas of Sardinia and the whole of Italy. In Sardinia has been found an excess of respiratory diseases (including cancer) in several industrial areas, and in the mining areas; diseases of the digestive tract, liver cancer and lymphohaemopoietic cancer in another area; cancer of the lymphohaemopoietic system in some military areas; cancers of the colon and rectum, lung, breast and uterus in some of the major cities of the Region.
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Bellia M, Ferrara A, Bellia S, Serafino L, Milana F, Farruggia E. [Silica carcinogenicity: description of a clinical case]. Med Lav. 2007 Jul-Aug;98(4):312-9.
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Bellia M, Ferrara A, Bellia S, Serafino L, Milana F, Farruggia E. [Silica carcinogenicity: description of a clinical case]. Med Lav. 2007 Jul-Aug;98(4):312-9.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Silica
STUDY DESIGN
Not specified
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
workers of a ceramics industry
CANCER
the relationship between pneumoconiosis and cancer is debated and lung cancer has been recognized as an occupational disease. This study concludes that a causative relationship can exist due more to the presence of silicosis than to occupational exposure to silica.
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Rousseau MC, Parent ME, Nadon L, Latreille B, Siemiatycki J. Occupational Exposure to Lead Compounds and Risk of Cancer among Men: A Population-based Case-Control Study. Am J Epidemiol. 2007 Aug 9; [Epub ahead of print]
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Rousseau MC, Parent ME, Nadon L, Latreille B, Siemiatycki J. Occupational Exposure to Lead Compounds and Risk of Cancer among Men: A Population-based Case-Control Study. Am J Epidemiol. 2007 Aug 9; [Epub ahead of print]
AGENT / EXPOSURE
organic and inorganic lead
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study conducted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in the 1980s.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
the data obtained show that stomach cancer was associated with organic lead. There is no association with inorganic lead and little evidence for associations with other cancer types.
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Parent ME, Rousseau MC, Boffetta P, Cohen A, Siemiatycki J. Exposure to diesel and gasoline engine emissions and the risk of lung cancer. Am J Epidemiol. 2007 Jan 1;165(1):53-62. Epub 2006 Oct 24.
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Parent ME, Rousseau MC, Boffetta P, Cohen A, Siemiatycki J. Exposure to diesel and gasoline engine emissions and the risk of lung cancer. Am J Epidemiol. 2007 Jan 1;165(1):53-62. Epub 2006 Oct 24.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
diesel and gasoline engine
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study in Montreal, Canada.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
this study shows some limited support for the hypothesis of an excess lung cancer risk due to diesel exhaust but no support for an increase in risk due to gasoline exhaust.
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McElroy JA, Egan KM, Titus-Ernstoff L, Anderson HA, Trentham-Dietz A, Hampton JM, Newcomb PA.Occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields and breast cancer risk in a large, population-based, case-control study in the United States. J Occup Environ Med. 2007 Mar;49(3):266-74.
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McElroy JA, Egan KM, Titus-Ernstoff L, Anderson HA, Trentham-Dietz A, Hampton JM, Newcomb PA.Occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields and breast cancer risk in a large, population-based, case-control study in the United States. J Occup Environ Med. 2007 Mar;49(3):266-74.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
electromagnetic fields
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study in the United States
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
The data obtained suggest that exposure to electromagnetic fields in the workplace may be associated with a little increase in breast cancer risk.
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Baldi I, Lebailly P. [Cancers and pesticides]. Rev Prat. 2007 Jun 15;57(11 Suppl):40-4.
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Baldi I, Lebailly P. [Cancers and pesticides]. Rev Prat. 2007 Jun 15;57(11 Suppl):40-4.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
pesticides
STUDY DESIGN
Epidemiological study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
while meta-analyses have revealed a lower rate of some types of cancer in farmers
(lung, esophagus, bladder), others seem to be modestly over-represented. Some cancers, such as hematological malignancies, are studied more frequently when it comes to an association with pesticides, but other suspected risk factors, often associated, are studied as well.
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Monge P, Wesseling C, Guardado J, Lundberg I, Ahlbom A, Cantor KP, Weiderpass E, Partanen T. Parental occupational exposure to pesticides and the risk of childhood leukaemia in Costa Rica. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2007 Aug;33(4):293-303.
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Monge P, Wesseling C, Guardado J, Lundberg I, Ahlbom A, Cantor KP, Weiderpass E, Partanen T. Parental occupational exposure to pesticides and the risk of childhood leukaemia in Costa Rica. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2007 Aug;33(4):293-303.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
pesticides
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
The data suggest that parental exposure to some pesticides may increase the risk of leukaemia in offspring.
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[No authors listed]. New approaches in safe handling of hazardous drugs. ONS News. 2004;19(9 Suppl):31-2.
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[No authors listed]. New approaches in safe handling of hazardous drugs. ONS News. 2004;19(9 Suppl):31-2.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
hazardous drugs
STUDY DESIGN
This study provide an overview of the health effects of occupational exposure to
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
No specified
CANCER
This study provides information about specific steps to reduce accidental exposure, such as reducing surface contamination, use of personal protective equipment, and proper disposal guidelines.
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Tomioka K, Kumagai S. [Health risks of occupational exposure to anticancer (antineoplastic) drugs in health care workers]. Sangyo Eiseigaku Zasshi. 2005 Sep;47(5):195-203.
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Tomioka K, Kumagai S. [Health risks of occupational exposure to anticancer (antineoplastic) drugs in health care workers]. Sangyo Eiseigaku Zasshi. 2005 Sep;47(5):195-203.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
antineoplastic drugs
STUDY DESIGN
No specified
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
health care workers
CANCER
this study is an overview of health risks of occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs in health care workers in Japan. Aim of this work is to promote action to spread the use of the appropriate personal protective equipment and the appropriate working environment.
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Bates MN. Registry-based case-control study of cancer in California firefighters. Am J Ind Med. 2007 May;50(5):339-44.
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Bates MN. Registry-based case-control study of cancer in California firefighters. Am J Ind Med. 2007 May;50(5):339-44
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
case-control studies
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
firefighters
CANCER
the data obtained did not show an increased cancer risk in California firefighters. However, this study, produced evidence supporting some prior hypotheses.
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Iarmarcovai G, Botta A, Orsière T. [Changes in chromosome number, genetic instability, and occupational exposures]. Bull Cancer. 2007 Apr 1;94(4):381-8.
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Iarmarcovai G, Botta A, Orsière T. [Changes in chromosome number, genetic instability, and occupational exposures]. Bull Cancer. 2007 Apr 1;94(4):381-8.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
environmental mutagens or carcinogens
STUDY DESIGN
Molecular epidemiology
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
this study shows that the centrosome abnormalities seem to be linked with an increase in genetic instability.
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Clavel J. Progress in the epidemiological understanding of gene-environment interactions in major diseases: cancer. C R Biol. 2007 Apr;330(4):306-17. Epub 2007 Apr 5.
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Clavel J. Progress in the epidemiological understanding of gene-environment interactions in major diseases: cancer. C R Biol. 2007 Apr;330(4):306-17. Epub 2007 Apr 5.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
epidemiology review
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
this study shows that cancers result from complex interactions between genetic polymorphisms and environmental factors. The roles of environmental and genetic factors are being jointly elucidated.
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Nori F, Carbone P, Giordano F, Osborn J, Figa -Talamanca I. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and testicular cancer: a case-control study. Arch Environ Occup Health. 2006 Mar-Apr;61(2):87-95.
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Nori F, Carbone P, Giordano F, Osborn J, Figa -Talamanca I. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and testicular cancer: a case-control study. Arch Environ Occup Health. 2006 Mar-Apr;61(2):87-95.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
this study shows that there is no association between occupational exposures and testicular cancer. This study also confirms previously identified risk factors, such as history of cryptorchidism and undescended testicle, high educational level, and low birth weight, and it gives some support to the hypothesis of a possible association between EDC exposures and testicular cancer
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Fucic A, Znaor A, Strnad M, van der Hel O, Aleksandrov A, Miskov S, Grah J, Sedlar M, Jazbec AM, Ceppi M, Vermeulen R, Boffetta P, Norppa H, Bonassi S. Chromosome damage and cancer risk in the workplace: The example of cytogenetic surveillance in Croatia. Toxicol Lett. 2007 Jul 30;172(1-2):4-11. Epub 2007 May 25.
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Fucic A, Znaor A, Strnad M, van der Hel O, Aleksandrov A, Miskov S, Grah J, Sedlar M, Jazbec AM, Ceppi M, Vermeulen R, Boffetta P, Norppa H, Bonassi S. Chromosome damage and cancer risk in the workplace: The example of cytogenetic surveillance in Croatia. Toxicol Lett. 2007 Jul 30;172(1-2):4-11. Epub 2007 May 25.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
ionizing radiation, chemical agents
STUDY DESIGN
cohort study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
this study shows a significant increase in mean CA frequency observed in groups exposed to ionizing radiations, chemical agents, and mixed exposures when compared with a group of unexposed referents. Although the small size of the cohort did not allow for reaching statistical significance.
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Neri M, Ugolini D, Bonassi S, Fucic A, Holland N, Knudsen LE, Srám RJ, Ceppi M, Bocchini V, Merlo DF. Children´s exposure to environmental pollutants and biomarkers of genetic damage. Mutat Res. 2006 Jan;612(1):14-39. Epub 2005 Jul 18.
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Neri M, Ugolini D, Bonassi S, Fucic A, Holland N, Knudsen LE, Srám RJ, Ceppi M, Bocchini V, Merlo DF. Children´s exposure to environmental pollutants and biomarkers of genetic damage. Mutat Res. 2006 Jan;612(1):14-39. Epub 2005 Jul 18
AGENT / EXPOSURE
environmental pollutants
STUDY DESIGN
Molecular epidemiology
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
this study shows that among the cytogenetic biomarkers that are frequently used in field studies, chromosome aberrations (CA) and micronuclei (MN) were found consistently increased in children exposed to environmental pollutants.
Future research and biomonitoring programs on children would greatly benefit from the use of selected biomarkers that could provide biologically based evidence for the identification of intervention priorities in environmental health.
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Lewinska D, Palus J, Stepnik M, DziubaÃ
âtowska E, Beck J, RydzyÃ
âski K, Natarajan. Micronucleus frequency in peripheral blood lymphocytes and buccal mucosa cells of copper smelter workers, with special regard to arsenic exposure. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2007 Apr;80(5):371-80. Epub 2007 Feb 3.
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Lewinska D, Palus J, Stepnik M, DziubaÃ
âtowska E, Beck J, RydzyÃ
âski K, Natarajan. Micronucleus frequency in peripheral blood lymphocytes and buccal mucosa cells of copper smelter workers, with special regard to arsenic exposure. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2007 Apr;80(5):371-80. Epub 2007 Feb 3.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
arsenic
STUDY DESIGN
molecular epidemiology study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
copper smelter workers
CANCER
The results of this study show a significant increase in MN frequency in peripheral blood lymphocytes and in buccal epithelial cells of smelter workers, compared to the controls. However, the difference was not statistically significant and no correlation was found between content in copper urine and the genotoxic effect.
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Baumann F, Rougier Y, Ambrosi JP, Robineau BP. Pleural mesothelioma in New Caledonia: an acute environmental concern. Cancer Detect Prev. 2007;31(1):70-6. Epub 2007 Feb 23.
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Baumann F, Rougier Y, Ambrosi JP, Robineau BP. Pleural mesothelioma in New Caledonia: an acute environmental concern. Cancer Detect Prev. 2007;31(1):70-6. Epub 2007 Feb 23.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
traditional lime, called "Pö"
STUDY DESIGN
Case-controls study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
The data obtained did not explain all cases of mesothelioma in New Caledonia; only serpentinite in the soil was identified as a significant risk factor.
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Johnson ES, Zhou Y. Non-cancer mortality in supermarket meat workers. J Occup Environ Med. 2007 Aug;49(8):846-52.
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Johnson ES, Zhou Y. Non-cancer mortality in supermarket meat workers. J Occup Environ Med. 2007 Aug;49(8):846-52.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
supermarket meat workers
CANCER
The data obtained show an increase in deaths from ischemic heart disease, other diseases of the kidney and ureter, alcoholism, and subarachnoid hemorrhage in supermarket meat workers.
However the numbers were too small to interpret the increase in deaths from subarachnoid hemorrhage and acute nephritis in men and peritonitis in women.
The role of occupational exposure to transmissible agents and exposure to fumes from the wrapping machine need further investigations.
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Suarez B, Lopez-Abente G, Martinez C, Navarro C, Tormo MJ, Rosso S, Schraub S, Gafa L, Sancho-Garnier H, Wechsler J, Zanetti R.Occupation and skin cancer: the results of the HELIOS-I multicenter case-control study. BMC Public Health. 2007 Jul 26;7(1):180 [Epub ahead of print]
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Suarez B, Lopez-Abente G, Martinez C, Navarro C, Tormo MJ, Rosso S, Schraub S, Gafa L, Sancho-Garnier H, Wechsler J, Zanetti R.Occupation and skin cancer: the results of the HELIOS-I multicenter case-control study. BMC Public Health. 2007 Jul 26;7(1):180 [Epub ahead of print]
AGENT / EXPOSURE
hazardous air pollutants, arsenic, ionizing radiations and burns
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
miners, quarrymen, secondary education teachers, masons, railway engine drivers, firemen, specialised farmers, salesmen, construction workers.
CANCER
exposure to hazardous air pollutants, arsenic, ionizing radiations and burns may explain a good part of the associations between these substances and skin cancer.
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Baverstock K, Williams D. The Chernobyl accident 20 years on: an assessment of the health consequences and the international response. Cien Saude Colet. 2007 May-Jun;12(3):689-98.
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Baverstock K, Williams D. The Chernobyl accident 20 years on: an assessment of the health consequences and the international response. Cien Saude Colet. 2007 May-Jun;12(3):689-98.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
radioisotopes of iodine
STUDY DESIGN
environmental study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
No specified
CANCER
radioisotopes of iodine have caused several thousand cases of thyroid cancer but very few deaths above all in most susceptible subjects (children).
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Walschaerts M, Muller A, Auger J, Bujan L, Guérin JF, Lannou DL, Clavert A, Spira A, Jouannet P, Thonneau P. Environmental, occupational and familial risks for testicular cancer: a hospital-based case-control study. Int J Androl. 2007 Aug;30(4):222-9.
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Walschaerts M, Muller A, Auger J, Bujan L, Guérin JF, Lannou DL, Clavert A, Spira A, Jouannet P, Thonneau P. Environmental, occupational and familial risks for testicular cancer: a hospital-based case-control study. Int J Androl. 2007 Aug;30(4):222-9
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
metal trimming, chemical manufacture, industrial production of glue and welding
CANCER
the data obtained show that neither living in a rural area nor any occupational exposure appeared to be a potential environmental testicular cancer risk factor.
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Gehanno JF, Takahashi K, Darmoni S, Weber J. Citation classics in occupational medicine journals. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2007 Aug;33(4):245-51.
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Gehanno JF, Takahashi K, Darmoni S, Weber J. Citation classics in occupational medicine journals. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2007 Aug;33(4):245-51.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
Statistical analysis
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
this study shows that since the 1980s, Scandinavia and the United States have taken the leadership in the publication of occupational medicine journals. Nevertheless, according to the level of citations, the influence of literature published in occupational medicine journals remains limited.
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Lee Davis D, Donovan M, Herberman R, Gaynor M, Axelrod D, van Larebeke N, Sasco AJ. The need to develop centers for environmental oncology. Biomed Pharmacother. 2007 Jul 5; [Epub ahead of print]
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Lee Davis D, Donovan M, Herberman R, Gaynor M, Axelrod D, van Larebeke N, Sasco AJ. The need to develop centers for environmental oncology. Biomed Pharmacother. 2007 Jul 5; [Epub ahead of print]
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
Environmental epidemiology
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
The aim of centers for environmental oncology is to improve the cancer prevention, developing effective interventions based on results obtained from epidemiology and basic research on genomic and biomarkers of exposure, susceptibility, and disease. These centers will develop specific interventions and policy recommendations regarding ways to lower the burden of cancer, based on existing information about cancer hazards in the personal, occupational, and general environment.
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Fucic A, Znaor A, Strnad M, van der Hel O, Aleksandrov A, Miskov S, Grah J, Sedlar M, Jazbec AM, Ceppi M, Vermeulen R, Boffetta P, Norppa H, Bonassi S. Chromosome damage and cancer risk in the workplace: The example of cytogenetic surveillance in Croatia.Toxicol Lett. 2007 Jul 30;172(1-2):4-11. Epub 2007 May 25.
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Fucic A, Znaor A, Strnad M, van der Hel O, Aleksandrov A, Miskov S, Grah J, Sedlar M, Jazbec AM, Ceppi M, Vermeulen R, Boffetta P, Norppa H, Bonassi S. Chromosome damage and cancer risk in the workplace: The example of cytogenetic surveillance in Croatia.Toxicol Lett. 2007 Jul 30;172(1-2):4-11. Epub 2007 May 25.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
ionizing radiation, chemical agents, and mixed exposures
STUDY DESIGN
molecular epidemiology study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
This study shows a increase in CA frequency in groups exposed to ionizing radiation, chemical agents, and mixed exposures when compared with a group of unexposed referents. Although the small size of the cohort did not allow to reach a statistical significance
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Bakke B, Stewart PA, Waters MA. Uses of and exposure to trichloroethylene in U.S. industry: a systematic literature review. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2007 May;4(5):375-90.
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Bakke B, Stewart PA, Waters MA. Uses of and exposure to trichloroethylene in U.S. industry: a systematic literature review. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2007 May;4(5):375-90.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
trichloroethylene
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
industrial workers
CANCER
the data described can be used to point out the exposure to trichloroethylene and to identify the presence and approximate levels of exposure.
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Maguire M, O´Connell T. Ill-health retirement of schoolteachers in the Republic of Ireland. Occup Med (Lond). 2007 May;57(3):191-3. Epub 2007 Feb 22.
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Maguire M, O´Connell T. Ill-health retirement of schoolteachers in the Republic of Ireland. Occup Med (Lond). 2007 May;57(3):191-3. Epub 2007 Feb 22.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
Not specified
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
teachers
CANCER
The most common reasons for Ill-health retirement are mental disorders (46%), cancer (19%), circulatory (14%) and musculoskeletal disorders (10%). The rate of Ill-health retirement among Irish teachers is similar to that of other occupational groups, with psychiatric conditions, cancer and circulatory diseases as the main causes.
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Schultz AB, Edington DW. Employee Health and Presenteeism: A Systematic Review. J Occup Rehabil. 2007 Jul 25; [Epub ahead of print]
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Schultz AB, Edington DW. Employee Health and Presenteeism: A Systematic Review. J Occup Rehabil. 2007 Jul 25; [Epub ahead of print]
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
Review
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
this study show that health conditions such as allergies and arthritis are associated with presenteeism. Moreover, health risks which traditionally are measured taking into account physical activity and body weight, also show an association with presenteeism.
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Guardino SD, Daynard RA. Tobacco industry lawyers as "disease vectors". Tob Control. 2007 Aug;16(4):224-8.
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Guardino SD, Daynard RA. Tobacco industry lawyers as "disease vectors". Tob Control. 2007 Aug;16(4):224-8.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Tobacco
STUDY DESIGN
This study discusses the critical part that lawyers have played in the proliferation of tobacco related illness
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
Tobacco related diseases have proliferated partly because of tobacco compains have impeded the flow of information about the dangers of smoking. Stricter professional oversight is needed to censure that this trend does not continue.
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Beckjord EB, Finney Rutten LJ, Squiers L, Arora NK, Volckmann L, Moser RP, Hesse BW. Use of the internet to communicate with health care providers in the United States: estimates from the 2003 and 2005 Health Information National Trends Surveys (HINTS). J Med Internet Res. 2007 Jul 12;9(3):e20.
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Beckjord EB, Finney Rutten LJ, Squiers L, Arora NK, Volckmann L, Moser RP, Hesse BW. Use of the internet to communicate with health care providers in the United States: estimates from the 2003 and 2005 Health Information National Trends Surveys (HINTS). J Med Internet Res. 2007 Jul 12;9(3):e20.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
The aim of the study was to use nationally representative data to report on the prevalence of and changes in use of online patient-provider communication in 2003 and 2005 and to describe sociodemographic and health-related factors associated with its use.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
Despite wide diffusion of the Internet, online patient-provider communication remains a significant barrier to online patient-provider communication.
Policy-level changes are needed to improve the availability and effectiveness of online patient-provider communication for health care consumers and health care providers.
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Sass-Kortsak AM, Purdham JT, Kreiger N, Darlington G, Lightfoot NE. Occupational risk factors for prostate cancer. Am J Ind Med. 2007 Aug;50(8):568-76.
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Sass-Kortsak AM, Purdham JT, Kreiger N, Darlington G, Lightfoot NE. Occupational risk factors for prostate cancer. Am J Ind Med. 2007 Aug;50(8):568-76.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study in Northeastern Ontario, Canada
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
employment in trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations, possibly related to exposure to whole-body vibration
CANCER
This study did not show association between occupational factors and prostate cancer. No statistically significant associations were found for any other occupational category or exposure.
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Tsai SP, Ahmed FS, Wendt JK, Foster DE, Donnelly RP, Strawmyer TR. A 56-year mortality follow-up of Texas petroleum refinery and chemical employees, 1948-2003. J Occup Environ Med. 2007 May;49(5):557-67.
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Tsai SP, Ahmed FS, Wendt JK, Foster DE, Donnelly RP, Strawmyer TR. A 56-year mortality follow-up of Texas petroleum refinery and chemical employees, 1948-2003. J Occup Environ Med. 2007 May;49(5):557-67.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Asbestos
STUDY DESIGN
Cohort study in Texas
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Workers in petroleum refinery industry
CANCER
This study did not show a significant increase in leukaemia in the total population or in any of the subgroups. The only statistically significant excess of mortality found in this study is an increase in mesothelioma among maintenance workers. The increased mesothelioma is likely related to past exposure to asbestos.
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Simning A, van Wijngaarden E. Literature review of cancer mortality and incidence among dentists. Occup Environ Med. 2007 Jul;64(7):432-8. Epub 2007 Jan 25.
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Simning A, van Wijngaarden E. Literature review of cancer mortality and incidence among dentists. Occup Environ Med. 2007 Jul;64(7):432-8. Epub 2007 Jan 25
AGENT / EXPOSURE
No specified
STUDY DESIGN
Epidemiological review
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Dentist
CANCER
Dentist cancer mortality and incidence generally show a positive risk pattern for lung cancer and overall cancer occurrence. However different , several studies reported an increased risk for some cancers, such as those of the skin and the brain and female breast.
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Kulagowska E. [Working conditions in operating rooms]. Med Pr. 2007;58(1):1-5.
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Kulagowska E. [Working conditions in operating rooms]. Med Pr. 2007;58(1):1-5.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
Not specified
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
nursing staff in operating rooms
CANCER
The data obtained show that working conditions in operating rooms do not ensure
safety of the nursing staff at work. Several sources of problems are: technical factors, work space, work organization, work equipment, knowledge of hazards and strenuous factors among nurses, ways of preventing and/or limiting them.
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Connelly JM, Malkin MG. Environmental risk factors for brain tumors. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2007 May;7(3):208-14.
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Connelly JM, Malkin MG. Environmental risk factors for brain tumors. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2007 May;7(3):208-14.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
electromagnetic fields, occupational exposures, nitroso-containing compounds, hair products and allergic and immunologic factors.
STUDY DESIGN
epidemiological review
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
Some factors of interest in adult brain tumor epidemiology include electromagnetic fields, occupational exposures, nitroso-containing compounds, hair products and allergic and immunologic factors. Although any factors possess the statistical significance to confidently ascribe causation. However, new findings and associations, above all in allergology and immunology, have interesting opportunities for further development.
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Sari-Minodier I, Orsière T, Auquier P, Martin F, Botta A. Cytogenetic monitoring by use of the micronucleus assay among hospital workers exposed to low doses of ionizing radiation. Mutat Res. 2007 May 18;629(2):111-21. Epub 2007 Feb 23.
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Sari-Minodier I, Orsière T, Auquier P, Martin F, Botta A. Cytogenetic monitoring by use of the micronucleus assay among hospital workers exposed to low doses of ionizing radiation. Mutat Res. 2007 May 18;629(2):111-21. Epub 2007 Feb 23.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
ionizing radiation.
STUDY DESIGN
Not specified
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
hospital workers
CANCER
this study shows that chromosomal damage leading to micronucleated lymphocytes is more
frequent in hospital workers exposed to ionizing radiation than in controls, despite the very low levels of exposure.
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Gomez Raposo C, De Castro Carpeno J, Gonzalez Baron M. [Causes of lung cancer: smoking, environmental tobacco smoke exposure, occupational and environmental exposures and genetic predisposition]. Med Clin (Barc). 2007 Mar 17;128(10):390-6.
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Gomez Raposo C, De Castro Carpeno J, Gonzalez Baron M. [Causes of lung cancer: smoking, environmental tobacco smoke exposure, occupational and environmental exposures and genetic predisposition]. Med Clin (Barc). 2007 Mar 17;128(10):390-6.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
tobacco smoke
STUDY DESIGN
Review
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
in this study has been done an update of aetiology factors of lung cancer: risk related to duration and intensity of smoking, relationship between environmental tobacco smoke exposure and lung cancer risk, genetic predisposition and a variety of occupational and environmental exposures implicated as potential risk factors.
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Scarselli A, Montaruli C, Marinaccio A. The Italian Information System on Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens (SIREP): Structure, Contents and Future Perspectives. Ann Occup Hyg. 2007 Jun 25; [Epub ahead of print]
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Scarselli A, Montaruli C, Marinaccio A. The Italian Information System on Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens (SIREP): Structure, Contents and Future Perspectives. Ann Occup Hyg. 2007 Jun 25; [Epub ahead of print]
AGENT / EXPOSURE
hardwood dust, benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
STUDY DESIGN
Not specified
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
most observed job is chemical-processing plant operator of petrochemical plants
CANCER
the professional exposures of approximately 30.000 workers from 2778 companies were reported to the SIREP database in the period 1996-2005. The three prevalent exposures have been evaluated: hardwood dust, benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Aim of this database is to assess, control and reduce the carcinogen risk in the workplace.
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Bonneterre V, Deschamps E, Persoons R, Bernardet C, Liaudy S, Maitre A, de Gaudemaris R. Sino-nasal cancer and exposure to leather dust. Occupational Medicine Advance Access published online on June 24, 2007
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Bonneterre V, Deschamps E, Persoons R, Bernardet C, Liaudy S, Maitre A, de Gaudemaris R. Sino-nasal cancer and exposure to leather dust. Occupational Medicine Advance Access published online on June 24, 2007
AGENT / EXPOSURE
leather dust
STUDY DESIGN
case-control study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
shoe trades, especially among those working in shining, finishing and shoe repair
CANCER
this study shows an excess risk associated with exposure to leather dust. Of five cohort mortality studies, excess risk was found in all studies conducted in the shoe trades but not in the tanning industry. The four studies of the incidence of sino-nasal cancer support the excess risk in shoemaking. In the shoe trades, there is an excess risk of sino-nasal cancer, especially among those working in shining, finishing and shoe repair.
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Dahlgren J, Takhar H, Schecter A, Schmidt R, Horsak R, Paepke O, Warshaw R, Lee. Residential and biological exposure assessment of chemicals from a wood treatment plant. Chemosphere .Volume 67, Issue 9, April 2007, Pages S279-S285
REFERENCE
Dahlgren J, Takhar H, Schecter A, Schmidt R, Horsak R, Paepke O, Warshaw R, Lee. Residential and biological exposure assessment of chemicals from a wood treatment plant. Chemosphere .Volume 67, Issue 9, April 2007, Pages S279-S285
AGENT / EXPOSURE
creosote, pentachlorophenol, dioxin and dioxin-like compounds
STUDY DESIGN
This study evaluates the results of contamination of residents and residential homes located in close proximity to a Wood Treatment Plant
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
the data obtained from EPAs Toxic Release Information (TRI) database show that the plant routinely discharged creosote, pentachlorophenol, dioxin and dioxin-like compounds into the environment. These levels are consistent with exposures to pentachlorophenol in this group of subjects and they confirm the presence of unsafe levels of chlorinated dioxins in these workers.
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46.
Behrens T, Schill W, Wild P, Frentzel-Beyme R, Ahrens W. Mortality in a German cohort of asphalt workers with potential bitumen exposure. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2007 ;4 Suppl 1 :201-8
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Behrens T, Schill W, Wild P, Frentzel-Beyme R, Ahrens W. Mortality in a German cohort of asphalt workers with potential bitumen exposure. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2007 ;4 Suppl 1 :201-8
AGENT / EXPOSURE
bitumen
STUDY DESIGN
Cohort study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
asphalt workers
CANCER
the data obtained show that cancer mortality is significantly elevated among both, the exposed and unexposed subjects. The internal comparison between bitumen-exposed and unexposed workers is elevated, but there isnt a significant association with lung cancer and head and neck cancers.
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Pasetto R, Biggeri A, Comba P, Pirastu R. [Mortality in the cohort of workers of the petrochemical plant in Gela (Sicily) 1960-2002]. Epidemiol Prev. 2007 Jan-Feb;31(1):39-45.
REFERENCE
Pasetto R, Biggeri A, Comba P, Pirastu R. [Mortality in the cohort of workers of the petrochemical plant in Gela (Sicily) 1960-2002]. Epidemiol Prev. 2007 Jan-Feb;31(1):39-45.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
To study mortality of male workers employed in the petrochemical plant located in Gela, Sicily, Italy.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
workers employed in the petrochemical plant
CANCER
a cohort of 6458 workers employed in the period 1960-1993 was followed-up between 1st November, 1960 and 31st December, 2002.
Mortality for all causes and all malignant tumours has been observed. In this cohort the lack of information on exposure and the high percentage of missing causes of deaths (7.6%) can result in an underestimation of mortality specifically for rare diseases as the ones of an interest.
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Bardin-Mikolajczak A., Lissowska J., Zaridze D., Szeszenia-Dabrowska N., Rudnai P., Fabianova E., Mates D., Navratilova M., Bencko V., Janout V., Fevotte J., Fletcher T., Mannetje A., Brennan P., Boffetta P.Occupation and risk of lung cancer in Central and Eastern Europe: the IARC multi-center case-control study. Cancer Causes Control. 2007 Aug;18(6):645-54.
REFERENCE
Bardin-Mikolajczak A., Lissowska J., Zaridze, D., Szeszenia-Dabrowska N., Rudnai P., Fabianova E., Mates D., Navratilova M., Bencko V., Janout V., Fevotte J., Fletcher T., Mannetje A., Brennan P., Boffetta P.Occupation and risk of lung cancer in Central and Eastern Europe: the IARC multi-center case-control study. Cancer Causes Control. 2007 Aug;18(6):645-54.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
Case control study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
book-keepers, cashiers, general farmers, livestock workers, miners, toolmakers, metal patternmakers, glass formers, dockworkers, freight handlers, medical, dental, veterinary doctors, librarians, curators, sewers
CANCER
this study shows that industries with elevated lung cancer risk among men included mining manufacture of cement, lime, or plaster casting of metals manufacture of electric motors. For women, elevated risks were found for medical, dental, veterinary doctors, librarians and curators sewers.
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49.
Lee WJ, Sandler DP, Blair A, Samanic C, Cross AJ, Alavanja MC. Pesticide use and colorectal cancer risk in the Agricultural Health Study. Int. J. Cancer: 121, 339346 (2007)
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Lee WJ, Sandler DP, Blair A, Samanic C, Cross AJ, Alavanja MC. Pesticide use and colorectal cancer risk in the Agricultural Health Study. Int. J. Cancer: 121, 339346 (2007)
AGENT / EXPOSURE
pesticides
STUDY DESIGN
to investigate the relationship between agricultural pesticides and colorectal cancer incidence in the Agricultural Health Study.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
farmers
CANCER
chlorpyrifos use showed significant exposure response trend for rectal cancer. Aldicarb was associated with a significantly increased risk of colon cancer. In contrast, dichlorophenoxyacetic acid showed a significant inverse association with colon cancer.
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Pelucchi C, Pira E, Piolatto G, Coggiola M, Carta P, La Vecchia C. Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a review of epidemiological studies 1996-2005. Ann Oncol. 2006 Jul;17(7):1039-50. Epub 2006 Jan 10.
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Pelucchi C, Pira E, Piolatto G, Coggiola M, Carta P, La Vecchia C. Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a review of epidemiological studies 1996-2005. Ann Oncol. 2006 Jul;17(7):1039-50. Epub 2006 Jan 10.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
crystalline silica
STUDY DESIGN
epidemiological review
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
in this analysis, the association with lung cancer was consistent for silicotics, but the data were limited for non silicotic subjects and not easily explained for undefined silicosis status workers. This supports the conclusion that the carcinogenic role of silica in absence of silicosis is still unclear.
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Kauppinen T, Saalo A, Pukkala E, Virtanen S, Karjalainen A, Vuorela R. Evaluation of a National Register on Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens:Effectiveness in the Prevention of Occupational Cancer, and Cancer Risks among the Exposed Workers. Ann Occup Hyg. 2007 Jul 11; [Epub ahead of print]
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Kauppinen T, Saalo A, Pukkala E, Virtanen S, Karjalainen A, Vuorela R. Evaluation of a National Register on Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens:Effectiveness in the Prevention of Occupational Cancer, and Cancer Risks among the Exposed Workers. Ann Occup Hyg. 2007 Jul 11; [Epub ahead of print]
AGENT / EXPOSURE
carcinogens
STUDY DESIGN
The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of a register of workers exposed to carcinogens (ASA Register) and to study cancer risks among the notified workers.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
The ASA notification process had directly prompted measures to reduce exposure to carcinogens risks decreasing the treatment costs for cancer prevention and avoidance of human suffering among cancer patients and their families.
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52.
Jauchem JR. Effects of low-level radio-frequency (3kHz to 300GHz) energy on human cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and other systems: A review of the recent literature.Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2007 Aug 8; [Epub ahead of print]
REFERENCE
Jauchem JR. Effects of low-level radio-frequency (3kHz to 300GHz) energy on human cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and other systems: A review of the recent literature.Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2007 Aug 8; [Epub ahead of print]
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Low-level radio-frequency
STUDY DESIGN
Study design: review of epidemiological studies
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
The data did not indicate that low-level radio-frequency energy are health dangerous.
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53.
Dahlstrom KR, Little JA, Zafereo ME, Lung M, Wei Q, Sturgis EM. Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in never smoker-never drinkers: A descriptive epidemiologic study. Head Neck. 2007 Aug 10; [Epub ahead of print]
REFERENCE
Dahlstrom KR, Little JA, Zafereo ME, Lung M, Wei Q, Sturgis EM. Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in never smoker-never drinkers: A descriptive epidemiologic study. Head Neck. 2007 Aug 10; [Epub ahead of print]
AGENT / EXPOSURE
marijuana, environmental exposure to tobacco smoke, occupational exposures to carcinogens/toxins, gastroesophageal reflux disease, human papillomavirus type 16.
STUDY DESIGN
descriptive epidemiologic study
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
The data shows that the patients are commonly women with oral tongue cancer, and young to middle-aged men with oropharyngeal cancer. In the aetiology of these cancers in never smoker-never drinkers patients, it is likely that some unknown factors are responsible for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in these patients.
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54.
Everatt RP, Smolianskiene G, Tossavainen A, Cicenas S, Jankauskas R. Occupational asbestos exposure among respiratory cancer patients in Lithuania. Am J Ind Med. 2007 Jun;50(6):455-63.
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Everatt RP, Smolianskiene G, Tossavainen A, Cicenas S, Jankauskas R. Occupational asbestos exposure among respiratory cancer patients in Lithuania. Am J Ind Med. 2007 Jun;50(6):455-63.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
asbestos
STUDY DESIGN
epidemiological study in Lithuania.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
workers in foundries, construction, installation, shipyards, power plants, railways, asbestos cement, glasses and chemical industries
CANCER
The data show that about 3.4 % of lung cancer cases are likely to be caused by heavy occupational exposure to asbestos.
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55.
Garcia AM, Lopez-Jacob MJ, Dudzinski I, Gadea R, Rodrigo F. Factors associated with the activities of safety representatives in Spanish workplaces. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2007 Sep;61(9):784-90.
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Garcia AM, Lopez-Jacob MJ, Dudzinski I, Gadea R, Rodrigo F. Factors associated with the activities of safety representatives in Spanish workplaces. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2007 Sep;61(9):784-90.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Not specified
STUDY DESIGN
epidemiological study in Spain
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
This study points out that in Spain there are different safety activities above all information and advising, but it is necessary more participation of safety representatives in the workplaces.
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56.
Voelter-Mahlknecht S, Scheriau R, Zwahr G, Koch B, Escobar Pinzon LC, Drexler H, Letzel S. Skin tumors among employees of a tar refinery: the current data and their implications. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2007 May;80(6):485-95. Epub 2006 Nov 9.
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Voelter-Mahlknecht S, Scheriau R, Zwahr G, Koch B, Escobar Pinzon LC, Drexler H, Letzel S. Skin tumors among employees of a tar refinery: the current data and their implications. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2007 May;80(6):485-95. Epub 2006 Nov 9
AGENT / EXPOSURE
soot, raw paraffin, tar, anthracene, pitch or similar substances
STUDY DESIGN
epidemiological study in Germany
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
employees of a tar refinery
CANCER
This study show that are necessaries intensified measures in the form of primary and secondary prevention to avoid or to decrease the skin tumors induced by tar exposures
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57.
Pearce MS, Hammal DM, Dorak MT, McNally RJ, Parker L. Paternal occupational exposure to pesticides or herbicides as risk factors for cancer in children and young adults: a case-control study from the North of England. Arch Environ Occup Health. 2006 May-Jun;61(3):138-44.
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Pearce MS, Hammal DM, Dorak MT, McNally RJ, Parker L. Paternal occupational exposure to pesticides or herbicides as risk factors for cancer in children and young adults: a case-control study from the North of England. Arch Environ Occup Health. 2006 May-Jun;61(3):138-44.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Pesticides or herbicides
STUDY DESIGN
Case-Control study in the North of England.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
The data obtained did not show a link between paternal exposure and these substances in the aetiology of childhood cancer
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58.
Pearce MS, Hammal DM, Dorak MT, McNally RJ, Parker L. Paternal occupational exposure to electro-magnetic fields as a risk factor for cancer in children and young adults: A case-control study from the North of England. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2007 Sep;49(3):280-6.
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Pearce MS, Hammal DM, Dorak MT, McNally RJ, Parker L. Paternal occupational exposure to electro-magnetic fields as a risk factor for cancer in children and young adults: A case-control study from the North of England. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2007 Sep;49(3):280-6.
AGENT / EXPOSURE
Electro-magnetic fields and ionising radiations
STUDY DESIGN
Case-Control study in the North of England.
OCCUPATION / WORKPLACE
Not specified
CANCER
This study points out a significantly increased risk of leukaemia among the offspring of men likely to have been occupationally exposed to EMF, with differing associations between males and females. Increased risk has been showed also for chondrosarcoma and renal carcinoma.
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59.
Sorahan T, Hamilton L, Gardiner K, Hodgson JT, Harrington JM. Maternal occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields before, during, and after pregnancy in relation to risks of childhood cancers: findings from the Oxford Survey of Childhood Cancers, 1953-1981 deaths. Am J Ind Med. 1999 Apr;35(4):348-57.
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