Abstract |
A mortality study was undertaken on a cohort of 538 male workers employed at a coke plant in Carrara in the period 1960-1985. The follow-up period ranged from January 1 1960 to December 31 1990, with 10,665 person-years accumulated. A significant excess in mortality for lung cancer was observed: 19 observed deaths vs 10.02 expected deaths using national rates, SMR 190 (C.I. 95% = 114-296), and vs 11.19 expected deaths using regional rates, SMR 170 (C.I. 95% = 102-265). The results suggest the possible influence of this occupation on mortality from lung cancer, as was observed in previous studies performed on larger cohorts of coke oven workers.
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Authors | F Franco, E Chellini, A Seniori Costantini, A Gioia, G Carra, F Paolinelli, C Martelli, M Vigotti |
Journal | La Medicina del lavoro
(Med Lav)
1993 Nov-Dec
Vol. 84
Issue 6
Pg. 443-7
ISSN: 0025-7818 [Print] Italy |
PMID | 8177128
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Coke
(adverse effects)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Italy
- Lung Neoplasms
(etiology, mortality)
- Male
- Occupational Diseases
(etiology, mortality)
- Occupational Exposure
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