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Mortality patterns among US veterinarians, 1947-1977: an expanded study

A Blair, H M Hayes

    International Journal of Epidemiology
    |December 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Veterinarian mortality shows higher rates of certain cancers, including skin and lymphatic cancers, and elevated risks for accidents and suicides. Lower rates were observed for stomach and lung cancers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary epidemiology
    • Occupational health
    • Cancer research

    Background:

    • Veterinarians face unique occupational exposures.
    • Understanding causes of death in veterinarians is crucial for targeted health interventions.
    • Previous studies have suggested potential links between veterinary practice and specific health outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the mortality causes of white male veterinarians to the general US population.
    • To identify specific cancer types and external causes of death that are elevated or decreased in veterinarians.
    • To explore potential occupational exposures, such as sunlight and ionizing radiation, as contributing factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of obituary data for 5016 white male veterinarians from the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
    • Comparison of observed mortality proportions with expected proportions based on the general US population.
    • Statistical analysis to determine significant differences in causes of death.

    Main Results:

    • Significantly elevated proportions of death were observed for cancers of the lymphatic and haematopoietic system, colon, brain, and skin.
    • Lower than expected deaths were noted for stomach and lung cancers.
    • Increased mortality was also found for motor vehicle accidents and suicides; respiratory diseases were lower.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational factors, including sunlight exposure (for skin cancer) and ionizing radiation (for leukemia), likely contribute to observed cancer excesses.
    • Veterinarians exhibit distinct mortality patterns compared to the general population, highlighting occupational health risks.
    • Further research into specific exposures and preventative measures is warranted to improve veterinarian well-being.

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