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Patterns of mortality in pulp and paper workers.

D Solet1, S R Zoloth, C Sullivan

  • 1School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109.

Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study found elevated cancer risks, particularly lung cancer, in pulp and paper workers. The findings suggest a link between papermaking occupations and increased risk for certain occupational cancers.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Pulp and paper production involves exposure to various chemicals.
  • Previous studies suggest potential links between papermaking and cancer.
  • Understanding specific cancer risks in this industry is crucial for worker safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mortality patterns of pulp and paper production workers.
  • To identify specific cancer types with elevated risks in this occupational group.
  • To assess the association between employment duration and cancer risk.

Main Methods:

  • A proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) analysis was conducted.
  • Data included death certificates and work histories of 201 deceased white male workers.

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  • The study period covered deaths between 1970 and 1984.

    • Main Results:

    • Significantly elevated PMRs were observed for all malignant neoplasms (PMR = 131) and lung cancer (PMR = 151).
    • Nonsignificant excesses were noted for lymphopoietic system cancer (PMR = 190) and large intestine cancer (PMR = 147).
    • Elevated lung and large intestine cancer risks were primarily associated with over 30 years of employment.

    Conclusions:

    • Pulp and paper workers exhibit an elevated risk for certain occupational cancers, notably lung cancer.
    • Findings support previous research on lung and lymphopoietic cancers but not stomach cancer.
    • Continued concern is warranted regarding the occupational cancer risks faced by paperworkers.