| Document ID (ISN) | 78076 |
| CIS number |
02-237 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Thurston S.W., Ryan L., Christiani D.C., Snow R., Carlson J., You L., Cui S., Ma G., Wang L., Huang Y., Xu X. |
| Title |
Petrochemical exposures and menstrual disturbances |
| Bibliographic information |
Nov. 2000, Vol.38, No.5, p.555-564. Illus. 45 ref. |
| Abstract |
An exploratory, cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted to examine the effects of benzene exposure on menstrual problems. The study was based on a survey administered to more than 3,000 women working in a large petrochemical complex in Beijing, China. An abnormal menstrual cycle length (AMCL), defined as an average menstrual cycle length of greater than 35 days or less than 21 days, was the major factor observed. After 7 years of benzene exposure, the adjusted odds ratio of having AMCL, for each additional 5 years of exposure was 1.71. Feeling stressed at work was also an important predictor. This study suggests a significant association of benzene exposure and perceived stress with menstrual disturbance. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
benzene; petrochemical industry; women; menstrual disorders |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
China; exposure evaluation; stress factors; cross-sectional study; questionnaire survey |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | China; Germany; USA |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Chemical industry
Diseases of the reproductive system
Aromatic hydrocarbons
Petrochemical industry
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