Occupation, smoking, and alcohol in the epidemiology of bladder cancer

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Am. J. Public Health; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.77.10.1298· OSTI ID:6062304

Brownson, R C; Chang, J C; Davis, J R

We conducted a case-control study to evaluate the effects of occupation, smoking, and alcohol consumption on bladder cancer risk. A total of 823 male cases and 2,469 age-matched controls were identified through the Missouri Cancer Registry. Relative risk estimates of 2.0 or greater were observed for janitors and cleaners, mechanics, miners, and printers. Current cigarette smoking was associated with a two-fold excess risk of bladder cancer, whereas alcohol consumption showed no association with bladder cancer risk.

• Research Organization: Missouri Department of Health, Columbia
• OSTI ID: 6062304
• Journal Information: Am. J. Public Health; (United States), Vol. 77:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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