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Malignant melanoma among lithographers

H Nielsen1, L Henriksen, J H Olsen

  • 1Occupational Health Service, BST Storkøbenhavn A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
|April 1, 1996
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Lithographers showed a significantly increased risk of malignant melanoma, with 3.4 times the expected rate. This finding highlights potential occupational hazards in the printing industry, possibly linked to chemicals like hydroquinone.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Dermatology
  • Cancer Epidemiology

Background:

  • Previous mortality studies indicated elevated malignant melanoma incidence in printing industry workers.
  • The printing industry utilizes various known and suspected carcinogenic agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence of malignant melanoma specifically among lithographers.
  • To evaluate the occupational risk of skin cancer in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study design was employed.
  • 837 lithographers (born 1933-1942) were tracked using the Danish Cancer Register.
  • Follow-up period spanned from 1974 to 1989.

Main Results:

  • Five cases of malignant melanoma were identified.

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  • The expected number of cases was 1.5.
  • A relative risk of 3.4 (95% CI: 1.2-7.5) was observed, indicating a statistically significant increase.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study observed a higher incidence of malignant melanoma in lithographers.
    • Hydroquinone, a chemical used in photographic development within the industry, is a potential contributing factor.
    • Hydroquinone's known effects on melanocytes and skin pigmentation may explain the increased risk.