Mortality and cancer incidence among marine engineers and machinists in Iceland

Marine engineers and machinists are exposed to asbestos, different kinds of mineral oils, and exhaust gases with marked individual variation as regards mode and magnitude of exposure. Significantly increased standardized mortality ratios were determined for cancer of the trachea, bronchus, and lung...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health environment & health, 1988-06, Vol.14 (Jun 88), p.197-200
Main Authors: Rafnsson, V, Magnusson, G, Tulinius, H, Benediktsson, H, Johannesdottir, S G, Oddsson, H
Format: Article
Language:English
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1936-1982
Cohort analysis
Employees
Engineering
Lung cancer
Mortality
Reykjavik
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Summary:Marine engineers and machinists are exposed to asbestos, different kinds of mineral oils, and exhaust gases with marked individual variation as regards mode and magnitude of exposure. Significantly increased standardized mortality ratios were determined for cancer of the trachea, bronchus, and lung for the entire cohort. No statistically significant excess was found for the overall cancer incidence or for the incidence of cancer at any particular site. Results suggest a causal relationship to occupational exposure, particularly to asbestos exposure. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0355-3140