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Neuroblastoma and parental occupation.

G R Bunin1, E Ward, S Kramer

  • 1Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

American Journal of Epidemiology
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study found no significant link between parental jobs in electrical or electronics industries and childhood neuroblastoma risk. However, a small number of cases had parents working in electrical/electronic product assembly.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatric Oncology

Background:

  • Neuroblastoma is a common childhood cancer.
  • Parental occupation has been investigated as a potential risk factor for neuroblastoma.
  • Previous studies suggested possible associations with certain occupational exposures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between parental occupational risk factors and neuroblastoma.
  • To examine specific job clusters and electromagnetic field exposure in relation to neuroblastoma risk.

Main Methods:

  • A matched case-control study design was employed.
  • Cases diagnosed between 1970-1979 in the Philadelphia area were identified.
  • 104 matched pairs of parents were interviewed regarding occupational history.

Main Results:

  • No significant associations were found for paternal employment in electricity, electronics, insulation, utility, printing, or jobs with electromagnetic field exposure.
  • A potential association was observed for parents working in electrical or electronic products assembly (6 cases vs. 1 control).

Conclusions:

  • Parental employment in certain electrical and electronics sectors does not appear to be a significant risk factor for neuroblastoma.
  • Further investigation into specific roles within electrical/electronic product assembly may be warranted.

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