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Cancer in waiters.

A Andersen1, E Bjelke, F Langmark

  • 1Cancer Registry of Norway, Institute for Epidemiological Cancer Research, Oslo.

British Journal of Cancer
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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This study found that male waiters in Norway had an increased cancer risk, particularly for upper respiratory, digestive, liver, rectum, and lung cancers. Higher risks were observed in those consistently working as waiters over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Waiters may be exposed to specific occupational or lifestyle factors.
  • Previous studies have not extensively examined cancer risks within this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cancer risk among a cohort of male waiters in Norway.
  • To identify specific cancer types associated with the waiter occupation.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 2,413 male waiters from the 1960 Norwegian census was identified.
  • Personal identification numbers linked waiters to the Norwegian Cancer Registry.
  • Follow-up occurred from 1961 to 1984.

Main Results:

  • An excess risk of cancer was observed for upper respiratory and digestive tracts combined, liver, rectum, and lung.

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  • The highest risks were found in individuals who were waiters at both 1960 and 1970 censuses.
  • A significantly lower than expected number of stomach cancer cases was noted.

    • Conclusions:

    • The waiter occupation is associated with an increased risk for several major cancer types.
    • Lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption likely contribute to the observed excess risks.
    • Further research into specific occupational exposures and lifestyle patterns within this group is warranted.