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Occupation and keratinocyte cancer risk: a population-based case-control study
Josh Marehbian1, Joanne S Colt, Dalsu Baris
1Center for the Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Dartmouth Medical School, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA.
Cancer Causes & Control : CCC
|July 20, 2007
Summary
Certain jobs increase the risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Occupations like gardening, garage work, and health services showed higher risks in this study.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are common skin cancers.
- Identifying occupational risk factors is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate associations between specific occupations and the risk of developing BCC and SCC.
- To provide data for targeted public health interventions and workplace safety guidelines.
Main Methods:
- A population-based case-control study was conducted in New Hampshire.
- Data were collected from 599 BCC cases, 290 SCC cases, and 524 controls via questionnaires and interviews.
- Occupational exposures were coded using the Standardized Occupational Classification (SOC) system, and logistic regression was used for analysis.
Main Results:
- Men in groundskeeping, gardening, garage, and food/beverage service occupations showed increased BCC and SCC risk.
- Women in health services and administrative support roles had elevated risks for BCC.
- Elevated risks were observed in several occupations, though not consistently linked to employment duration.
Conclusions:
- Specific occupations are linked to higher risks of BCC and SCC.
- Findings align with previous research on melanoma and other keratinocyte cancers.
- Results underscore the importance of considering occupational exposures in skin cancer prevention.
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