Case-referent study of lung tumors in non-asbestos textile workers

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Am. J. Ind. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.4700110304· OSTI ID:6350800

Paci, E; Buiatti, E; Geddes, M

A case series in the Province of Florence showed an increased risk of mesothelioma in textile workers (nonasbestos) and a survey of working conditions confirmed potential exposure to asbestos. In order to investigate the risk in textile workers, including some specific job titles, a case-referent study on lung tumors was carried out. The lung cancer cases included 441 males with histologically confirmed primary lung cancer during the period 1980-1983. Referents included 1,075 males selected from two hospitals and matched for age, sex, and smoking habits. Those who had ''ever worked'' in the textile industry showed an adjusted odds ratio of 1.52 (95% C.I. 1-2.25) compared with other ''industrial workers.'' This moderately increased risk is maintained in selected jobs in the textile industry. An analysis of the modifying effect of time factors showed an increased risk in the period of 15-35 years from the date of first employment in the industry. The results support the hypothesis that a probable risk of lung cancer in textile workers in the Prato area was related to asbestos exposure.

• Research Organization: Center for the Study and Prevention of Cancer, Florence, Italy
• OSTI ID: 6350800
• Journal Information: Am. J. Ind. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Ind. Med.; (United States) Vol. 3; ISSN AJIMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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