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Mortality of lead workers.

W C Cooper, W R Gaffey

    Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
    |February 1, 1975
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    This study followed 7,032 lead production workers for 23 years. Despite high lead exposure, overall mortality showed no significant increase, suggesting controlled occupational lead exposure may not impact adult male mortality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Environmental Epidemiology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Lead production and battery plant workers historically faced high lead exposure.
    • Assessing long-term health effects of occupational lead exposure is crucial for worker safety.
    • Understanding lead's impact on mortality requires long-term cohort studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the long-term mortality experience of men employed in lead production facilities and battery plants.
    • To determine if excessive lead absorption correlates with increased mortality from specific causes.
    • To assess the impact of occupational lead exposure on overall life expectancy.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 7,032 male workers with one or more years of employment was followed for 23 years (1947-1970).

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  • Mortality data was collected, and death certificates were obtained for analysis.
  • Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated and compared to general population rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall standardized mortality ratios (SMR) were 107 for smelter workers and 99 for battery plant workers.
    • No significant excess deaths from neoplasms or kidney tumors were observed.
    • While cardiovascular-renal disease SMRs were similar to the general population, specific categories like 'other hypertensive disease' showed a slight excess.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite high historical lead exposure levels, overall mortality in lead workers was not significantly elevated compared to the general population.
    • Life expectancy for lead workers was comparable to that of all U.S. males.
    • Controlled occupational lead exposure, adhering to current standards, likely has no detectable adverse effect on adult male mortality.