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Document ID (ISN)73147
CIS number 99-1277
ISSN - Serial title 0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
Year 1997
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Lundström N.G., Nordberg G., Englyst V., Gerhardsson L., Hagmar L., Jin T., Rylander L., Wall S.
Title Cumulative lead exposure in relation to mortality and lung cancer morbidity in a cohort of primary smelter workers
Bibliographic information Feb. 1997, Vol.23, No.1, p.24-30. 41 ref.
Abstract The lung cancer incidence in a cohort of 3,979 lead smelter workers was high. No excesses of other malignancies were found. Workers hired before 1950 had higher lung cancer risk estimates than those hired later. The increased risks were probably mainly due to interactions between lead and other carcinogenic exposures, including arsenic. Further study is required concerning these possible interactions before a role in the induction of lung cancer can be ascribed to lead. Topics: lead; copper; cohort study; determination in blood; lead industry; long-term exposure; lung cancer; morbidity; mortality; smelting plants; synergism.
Descriptors (primary) lung cancer; lead industry; smelting plants
Descriptors (secondary) copper; arsenic; lead; morbidity; determination in blood; cohort study; long-term exposure; synergism; mortality
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceSweden
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Smelting and refining operations
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)