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Document ID (ISN)40021
CIS number 83-1167
ISBN(s) 0-9508390-00
Year 1982
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Fox J., Gee D., Jones D., Leon D.
Title Cancer and work
Bibliographic information City University Statistical Laboratory, Albion Yard, 17 Balfe Street, London N1, United Kingdom, 1982. 70p. Illus. 8 ref. Price: £0.75.
Abstract This booklet is designed to provide information on the methods used to assess cancer risk in occupational environments for members of health and safety committees. Topics covered include: epidemiologic studies; fact-finding surveys; mortality and morbidity studies indicating problem situations; conclusions and evaluation; animal and laboratory evidence; monitoring for carcinogenic agents.
Descriptors (primary) harmful substances; neoplasms; hazard evaluation
Descriptors (secondary) morbidity; mortality; safety training in industry; animal experiments; role of workers' organizations; exposure evaluation
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s)
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Risk evaluation