Cancer morbidity among men exposed to oil mist in the metal industry

Journal Article · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5307100

Jaervholm, B; Lillienberg, L; Saellsten, G; Thiringer, G; Axelson, O

The cancer morbidity pattern among 788 men with at least five years' exposure to oil mist was investigated. Based on measurements, interviews of workers and a survey of changes over the years, the average exposure level was estimated to have been 5 mg/m3 or more prior to 1965. Exclusive of cancer of the scrotum, there were 39 observed cases of cancer compared to 52.9 expected. There were four cases of cancer of the scrotum among the turners but none among the grinders. Three cases of lung cancer were found, compared to 5.4 expected. Among the grinders there was a doubled, but not statistically significant, increase in cancer of the stomach. The mortality from all causes showed a so-called healthy worker effect, that is, 126 deaths compared to 154.3 expected.

• OSTI ID: 5307100
• Journal Information: JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States) Vol. 23:5; ISSN JJOMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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