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Wilms' tumor and paternal occupation.

A F Olshan1, N E Breslow, J R Daling

  • 1Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261.

Cancer Research
|June 1, 1990
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Paternal occupations like auto mechanics and welders are linked to an increased risk of Wilms' tumor in children. Further research is needed to identify specific exposures causing this childhood cancer risk.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Occupational Epidemiology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Wilms' tumor is a rare childhood kidney cancer.
  • Paternal occupational exposures are a potential, understudied risk factor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between paternal occupational exposures and the risk of Wilms' tumor in offspring.
  • To identify specific occupations with elevated Wilms' tumor risk.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 200 children with Wilms' tumor and matched controls.
  • Parental questionnaires were used to collect data on paternal occupations and exposure periods.
  • Analysis included odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Main Results:

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  • No consistent increased risk was found for exposure to hydrocarbons or lead.
  • Elevated odds ratios for Wilms' tumor were observed in offspring of vehicle mechanics/auto body repairmen (OR 4-7) and welders (OR 4-8).
  • The strongest associations for auto mechanics were in the preconception period (OR=7.58) and for welders during pregnancy (OR=8.22).

Conclusions:

  • Certain paternal occupations, including auto mechanics and welders, may be associated with an increased risk of Wilms' tumor.
  • These findings align with previous reports, suggesting a potential link that warrants further investigation into specific exposures.
  • More research is needed to confirm these associations and elucidate the underlying causal agents.