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Occupational exposures to carcinogens in developing countries

N Pearce1, E Matos, P Boffetta

  • 1Unit of Carcinogen Identification and Evaluation, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|September 1, 1994
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Occupational cancer risks are rising in developing nations due to industrial expansion and the transfer of hazardous industries. Political and economic changes are crucial for effective prevention of these workplace carcinogen exposures.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Environmental health
  • Cancer epidemiology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on occupational carcinogen exposure and health impacts in developing countries.
  • Industrial chemicals and processes classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) are present in developing nations.
  • Concerns are growing that the health effects of chemicals used in the developing world are underestimated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increasing risk of occupational cancer in developing countries.
  • To emphasize the underestimation of health impacts from industrial chemicals in these regions.
  • To discuss the potential for progress in preventing occupational cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on occupational carcinogen exposure in developing countries.

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  • Analysis of industrial trends, including the transfer of hazardous industries.
  • Identification of sectors with high exposure risks, such as construction and tyre production.

    • Main Results:

    • All IARC Group 1 and 2A carcinogens are found in developing countries.
    • Workforces in sectors like construction and tyre production face significant exposure risks.
    • The number of workers in high-risk industries is increasing due to industrial transfer.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational cancer prevention efforts in developing countries have seen some success.
    • Significant progress in preventing occupational cancer is linked to political and economic changes.
    • Addressing underestimation of chemical health impacts is vital for worker safety.