| Document ID (ISN) | 76314 |
| CIS number |
01-425 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1351-0711 - Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Fritschi L. |
| Title |
Cancer in veterinarians |
| Bibliographic information |
May 2000, Vol.57, No.5, p.289-297. 107 ref. |
| Abstract |
This is a review of the literature on carcinogenic risks among veterinarians, who are exposed to radiation, anaesthetic gases, pesticides and zoonoses. The levels of exposure to potential carcinogens are examined and evidence is reviewed for carcinogenesis of these substances in humans at doses similar to those experienced by veterinarians. Results indicate that veterinarians have considerable potential for exposure to several known and potential carcinogens. Risks may be posed by work in clinics with poorly maintained X-ray equipment, by use of insecticides, and from contact with carcinogenic zoonotic organisms. Studies suggest that veterinarians have increased mortality from lymphohaematopoietic cancers, melanoma, and possibly colon cancer. Information gathered on the carcinogenic risks of these exposures has implications for many other occupations, in particular veterinary nurses, animal handlers and some farmers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
cancer; risk factors; veterinary services |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; melanoma; lymphoma; x-rays; insecticides; handling of animals; zoonoses |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Zoonoses
Health care services
|
