Epidemiological study of bladder cancer

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Am. J. Epidemiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5653540

Howe, G R; Chambers, L; Gordon, P; Morrison, B; Miller, A B

A case-control study was conducted in three Canadian provinces using 532 cases of bladder cancer and an equal number of controls individually matched on age, sex, and neighborhood of residence. Increased risk was associated with an occupational history in the chemical, rubber, photographic, petroleum and food processing industries for males, and also with medically-related occupations, though for some the numbers exposed were too small to attain statistical significance. Exposure to dust and fumes in other industries was a risk factor for both males and females and in specific occupations, including crop spraying, welding, occupations involving exposure to diesel and traffic fumes, metal machining and barbers. Use of hair dyes was significantly increased among male cases, though exposure was in nearly all cases limited to 5 y before diagnosis. Use of a non-public water supply at any time was a highly significant risk factor for males. A strong association wih cigarette smoking was seen for both sexes. A highly significant risk from drinking instant coffee was observed for both males and females, though for the latter, most of the association seems due to confounding by smoking.

• Research Organization: Memorial Univ., Newfoundland, St. John's
• OSTI ID: 5653540
• Journal Information: Am. J. Epidemiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Epidemiol.; (United States) Vol. 106:3; ISSN AJEPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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