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Mortality pattern among pulp and paper mill workers in Sweden: a case-referent study
G Wingren1, B Persson, K Thorén
1Department of Occupational Medicine, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Swedish pulp and paper mill workers experienced increased mortality from diabetes and secondary lung/liver tumors. This study evaluated 4,070 male workers, identifying elevated risks for other conditions as well.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Pulp and paper mill workers may face occupational health risks.
- Previous studies suggest varied mortality patterns in this industry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the mortality pattern among Swedish pulp and paper mill workers.
- To identify specific causes of death associated with this occupation.
Main Methods:
- Case-referent study design.
- Inclusion of 4,070 male workers deceased between 1950-1987.
- Data sourced from parish death and burial registers.
Main Results:
- Significantly increased mortality for diabetes mellitus and secondary lung/liver tumors.
- Elevated risks observed for obstructive lung disorders, pulmonary emboli, accidents, pneumonia, malignant lymphomas, leukemias, and cancers of the pancreas and stomach.
- Excess digestive tract cancer, particularly rectal cancer, noted in an area using the sulfite process.
Conclusions:
- The study identified specific elevated mortality risks for pulp and paper mill workers.
- Findings align with existing research on industry-specific health outcomes.
- Process-specific risks (sulfite vs. sulfate) may influence cancer patterns.