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Cancer risks among Missouri farmers.

R C Brownson1, J S Reif, J C Chang

  • 1Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Missouri Department of Health, Columbia 65203.

Cancer
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Farmers face increased risks for lip cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but show a decreased risk for lung cancer. This study highlights specific cancer risks associated with farming occupations.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Occupational Health
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Farming is associated with various occupational exposures.
  • Previous studies suggest a link between farming and cancer risk.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for farmer health and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate cancer risks among farmers using a case-control study design.
  • To identify specific cancer sites with elevated or decreased risks in the farming population.
  • To contribute to the understanding of farming-associated cancer etiology.

Main Methods:

  • Case-control study utilizing Missouri Cancer Registry data (1984-1988).
  • Included 15,000 white male cancer patients, with 1720 identified as farmers.
  • Used all other cancer registrations as controls for each cancer site.

Main Results:

  • Significantly elevated risks for lip cancer (OR, 3.07) and prostate cancer (OR, 1.33).
  • Elevated risks observed for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (OR, 1.40) and lymphatic/hematopoietic cancers (OR, 1.28).
  • Decreased risk of lung cancer (OR, 0.67) consistent with prior research.

Conclusions:

  • Farming is associated with increased risks for certain cancers, notably lip and prostate.
  • A protective association between farming and lung cancer risk was confirmed.
  • Further research is needed to explore causative agents and mitigate risks in agricultural settings.

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