| Document ID (ISN) | 21925 |
| CIS number |
74-2054 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
1974 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Moss E., Lee W.R. |
| Title |
Occurrence of oral and pharyngeal cancers in textile workers. |
| Bibliographic information |
July 1974, Vol.31, No.3, p.224-232. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
The occupations of male textile workers who died of oral and pharyngeal cancers in the 5 years 1959-63 were examined to discover whether the high incidence of such cancers observed in these workers is associated with particular textile occupations or fibres. An excess of oral and pharyngeal cancers in male textile workers compared with the general population was found in all the occupational sub-groups, with the exception of weavers and knitters. The excess is greater among fibre preparers, with a marked excess among the wool fibre preparers. It is pointed out, however, that occupations recorded on death certificates are not always the best indicators of occupational history. Further surveys already initiated will provide more accurate information. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pharyngeal cancer; fibre processing; neoplasms; textile industry; oral cancer |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
survey; mortality |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Textile and clothing industries
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
Mouth and teeth diseases
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