Myelodysplasia, chemical exposure, and other environmental factors

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Leukemia; (United States)

OSTI ID:6774402

Farrow, A; Jacobs, A; West, R R

This paper describes a case-control study of the occupational and environmental exposures of patients with myelodysplasia. The methodology, first described in Canada for solid tumors, estimates lifetime exposures to a number of potential toxic hazards or carcinogens. This pilot study confirms that the methodology, with the use of questionnaires and interviews, can estimate exposures to specific chemicals and shows some significant associations with myelodysplasia, including exposure to petrol or diesel compounds.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff (England)
• OSTI ID: 6774402
• Journal Information: Leukemia; (United States), Vol. 3:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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