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Occupational risks for bladder cancer among men in Sweden
H S Malker1, J K McLaughlin, D T Silverman
1National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, Solna, Sweden.
Cancer Research
|December 15, 1987
Summary
This study linked Swedish employment data with bladder cancer cases. It identified new occupational risks, including dental technicians and pulp manufacturing, and confirmed others like barbers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Cancer Research
Background:
- Bladder cancer is a significant public health concern.
- Identifying occupational risk factors is crucial for prevention.
- Previous studies have suggested links between certain occupations and bladder cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate potential occupational associations with bladder cancer.
- To generate hypotheses for future etiological research.
- To utilize a large national registry for comprehensive analysis.
Main Methods:
- Linked 1960 Swedish census employment data with bladder cancer registry data (1961-1979).
- Employed a hypothesis-generating approach to identify novel associations.
- Analyzed risk increases across various occupational categories.
Main Results:
- First-time associations found for bladder cancer in pulp/fiberboard manufacturing, rope/twine making, and dental technicians.
- Confirmed increased risks for occupations including barbers, painters, toolmakers, physicians, and those in chemical manufacturing, apparel, and plumbing.
- Identified multiple occupational groups with statistically significant elevated bladder cancer risk.
Conclusions:
- The study provides new clues into occupational determinants of bladder cancer.
- Findings suggest further investigation into specific manufacturing and service industries.
- While etiological inferences are limited, the results guide future research directions.