Electronic Resource
Springer
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology
108 (1984), S. 257-263
ISSN:
1432-1335
Keywords:
Occupation
;
Cancer
;
Attributable risk
;
Study methods
;
Confidentiality
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Most chemical compounds and physical agents recognized as human carcinogens were first identified in the occupational environment by epidemiological studies. Some 2%–8% of all cancers have been attributed to occupational exposures, but the limitations of such estimates should be recognized. The use of existing medical information systems on occupational cancer for hypothesis generation may be improved by comparing the results emerging from different countries. An initiative in this direction is recommended. Clues emerging from such general systems should be submitted to further studies to test specific hypotheses concerning risk factors. Record linkage is necessary for the epidemiological study of occupational cancer. Efforts must be made towards the storage of identifiable records with information on occupation and cancer occurrence.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00390455
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