Mortality risk and fine particulate air pollution in a large, representative cohort of U.S. adults

by | Jul 24, 2019 | Carcinogens in the News

Environmental Health Perspectives – Epidemiological and related evidence implicates exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution as contributing to cardiopulmonary disease, lung cancer, and infant mortality, as well as the global burden of disease. This study observed, in a large, representative, contemporary cohort of U.S. adults, that long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution was associated with elevated risks of early mortality.
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Consulting on the future of chemicals management in Canada

by | Jul 11, 2019 | Carcinogens in the News

Health Canada – Health Canada is exploring ways to enhance the protection of workers from exposure to chemicals by integrating and leveraging the information, tools, and/or technical expertise of the Chemicals Management Plan and Health Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Products Program. The purpose of this consultation is to solicit feedback on the proposed elements and activities outlined in the report.
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Carcinogenicity of night shift work

by | Jul 4, 2019 | Carcinogens in the News

The Lancet Oncology – In June, 2019, 27 scientists from 16 countries met at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, to evaluate of the carcinogenicity of night shift work. The Working Group classified night shift work in Group 2A, “probably carcinogenic to humans”, based on limited evidence that is causes breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer in humans, sufficient evidence of cancer in experimental animals, and strong mechanistic evidence.
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Burden of non-melanoma skin cancer attributable to occupational sun exposure in Canada

by | Jul 3, 2019 | Carcinogens in the News

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health – This study aimed to quantify the health burden of non-melanoma skin cancers among outdoor workers in Canada. In 2011, 6.31% (4556 cases) of non-melanoma skin cancer cases were estimated to be attributable to occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation. These estimates of the burden of non-melanoma skin cancer in Canada identify the need for further prevention efforts, particularly in agriculture and construction.
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