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Mortality experience of styrene-polystyrene polymerization workers. Initial findings

W J Nicholson, I J Selikoff, H Seidman

    Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
    |January 1, 1978
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    This study investigated styrene and polystyrene plant workers, finding fewer deaths than expected. While some leukemia and lymphoma cases were observed, the data is insufficient to confirm a definitive risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Workers in styrene and polystyrene manufacturing plants are exposed to chemicals like styrene, benzene, and ethylbenzene.
    • Understanding the long-term health effects of occupational exposure to these substances is crucial for worker safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the mortality experience of a cohort of styrene and polystyrene plant workers.
    • To investigate potential associations between workplace exposures and specific causes of death, including leukemia and lymphoma.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 560 workers with at least five years of seniority in a styrene/polystyrene plant, employed by May 1, 1960, was identified.
    • Workers were traced through December 31, 1975, and vital status was determined.

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  • Observed deaths were compared to expected deaths based on general population rates, with specific attention to leukemia and lymphoma.

    • Main Results:

    • A deficit of total deaths was observed (83 observed vs. 106.41 expected) over the follow-up period.
    • Among the deaths, one case of leukemia, one of lymphoma, and one death with leukemia were identified.
    • Review of additional death certificates revealed five more leukemia and four more lymphoma cases.

    Conclusions:

    • The study suggests a possible increased risk of leukemia and lymphoma among workers exposed to styrene and polystyrene manufacturing environments.
    • However, the limited follow-up period and the nature of death certificate collection mean the findings are not definitive.
    • Further research with longer follow-up and more comprehensive data is needed to confirm these preliminary observations.