Document ID (ISN) | 40021 |
CIS number |
83-1167 |
ISBN(s) |
0-9508390-00 |
Year |
1982 |
Convention or series no. |
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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) |
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
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