Document ID (ISN) | 44322 |
CIS number |
85-1411 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine |
Year |
1985 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Vena J.E., Sultz H.A., Fiedler R.C., Barnes R.E. |
Title |
Mortality of workers in an automobile engine and parts manufacturing complex |
Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1985, Vol.42, No.2, p85-93. 33 ref. |
Abstract |
Report on a proportionate mortality ratio study conducted on workers in an integrated automobile factory composed of forge, foundry and engine (machine and assembly) plants. Observed deaths (769) over a 10-year period (1970-1979) were compared with expected numbers based on a national (USA) and local standard for men. For the whole group there were no significant differences between observed and expected numbers of deaths. For various subgroups of workers (subdivided by race, plant, length or period of employment) significant increases were found for certain causes of death (such as cancers of the pancreas, bladder and rectum). The use of cutting oils is suggested as a possible cause of these excess deaths. |
Descriptors (primary) |
mortality; motor vehicle industry; metalworking industry |
Descriptors (secondary) |
USA; bladder tumour; statistical evaluation; gastrointestinal cancer; cutting fluids; tumour of the pancreas |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry Metalworking industry
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