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Mortality patterns among embalmers.

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    International Journal of Cancer
    |April 15, 1983
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    Recent formaldehyde exposure studies prompted an investigation into embalmer mortality. While skin and colon cancer risks were elevated, respiratory cancers were not, suggesting formaldehyde

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Toxicology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Recent studies indicated nasal cancer in rats exposed to formaldehyde vapors.
    • Formaldehyde is a common chemical used in embalming.
    • Understanding occupational risks for embalmers is crucial.