| Document ID (ISN) | 65773 |
| CIS number |
95-2089 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Lagorio S., Forastiere F., Ivarone I., Rapiti E., Vanacore N., Perucci C.A., Carere A. |
| Title |
Mortality of filling station attendants |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1994, Vol.20, No.5, p.331-338. 51 ref. |
| Abstract |
The health impact of exposure to gasoline has not been fully elucidated. The article reports on the mortality of a cohort of 2,665 filling station managers from the Latium region (Italy). The follow-up period extended from 1981 through 1992. The mortality experience of the cohort was compared with that of the regional population. The overall analysis for standardized mortality ratios (SMR) showed a significantly decreased mortality from all causes, mainly due to a deficit of cardiovascular diseases and malignant neoplasms. Non-significant increased risks for oesophageal cancer (SMR 241), brain cancer (SMR 195) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (SMR 173) were found for men. Among the attendants of small stations, the SMR values for oesophageal cancer (SMR 351) and brain cancer (SMR 266) showed increased values. Filling station attendants are exposed to gasoline vapours and seem at risk of cancer of various sites. Due to the limitations of this study, however, a precise estimate of the risk for many causes of death was not achievable. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carcinogens; Italy; benzene; carcinogenic effects; motor fuel; filling stations; exhaust gases; mortality |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
petroleum products; oesophageal carcinoma; brain cancer; frequency rates; epidemiologic study; cohort study; hazard evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Italy |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Aromatic hydrocarbons
Road transportation
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