Morbidity and mortality in talc-exposed workers

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · American Journal of Industrial Medicine; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.4700170408· OSTI ID:7189942

Wergeland, E; Andersen, A; Baerheim, A ^[1]

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1. Oslo Univ. (Norway)

Cancer incidence and cause-specific mortality were studied in a male cohort of 94 talc miners and 295 talc millers, exposed to non-asbestiform talc with low quartz content. No excess risk was found compared with national age-specific incidence. Six cases of lung cancer occurred versus 6.49 expected (miners: observed 2, expected 1.27; millers: observed 4, expected 5.22). There were 3 deaths due to non-malignant respiratory disease against 10.9 expected (miners: observed 1, expected 2.5; millers: observed 2, expected 8.4). Mesothelioma, tuberculosis, or pneumoconiosis were not recorded as causes of death. Pneumoconiosis was noted as a contributory cause in three cases (silicosis two, talcosis one). Further follow-up will reduce any potential impact of healthy worker selection.

• OSTI ID: 7189942
• Journal Information: American Journal of Industrial Medicine; (USA), Journal Name: American Journal of Industrial Medicine; (USA) Vol. 17:4; ISSN 0271-3586; ISSN AJIMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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