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Background Standardized proportionate mortality ratio (SPMR) was found to be 2.2 (95% CI > 1.3-3.5) for esophageal cancer (EC) among workers exposed to refractory brick dust in a large iron-steel complex in China. Methods A nested case-control design within a cohort of industrial workers. One hundred and twenty-five EC cases and 250 controls were identified from the death registry file. Interviews were conducted of the next of kin for past exposure information on job, domestic, and lifestyle factors. History of occupational exposure to various dusts was reconstructed from personnel files and by interviewing colleagues utilizing a job-exposure matrix. Results After adjusting for confounders, occupational exposure to silica dust was the most important risk factor among all variables investigated, with a 2.8-fold risk and a clear dose-response by length of exposure. Alcohol drinking (OR > 1.8) and coal cooking (OR > 2.0) were risk factors and high consumption of fruit diet (OR > 0.5) and meat diet (OR > 0.6) were protective factors. Conclusions The relationship between occupational exposure to silica dust and the risk of EC found in an earlier SPMR study was confirmed. Ingestion of silica particles after lung clearance may increase the risk of EC among workers exposed to silica.

"Compared to individuals who work during the day, shift workers are at higher risk of a range of metabolic disorders and diseases (eg, obesity, cardiovascular disease, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, failure to control blood sugar levels, and metabolic syndrome). At least some of these complaints may be linked to the quality of the diet and irregular timing of eating, however other factors that affect metabolism are likely to play a part, including psychosocial stress, disrupted circadian rhythms, sleep debt, physical inactivity, and insufficient time for rest and revitalization. In this overview, we examine studies on food and nutrition among shift workers [ie, dietary assessment (designs, methods, variables) and the factors that might influence eating habits and metabolic parameters]. The discussion focuses on the quality of existing dietary assessment data, nutritional status parameters (particularly in obesity), the effect of circadian disruptions, and the possible implications for performance at work. We conclude with some dietary guidelines as a basis for managing the nutrition of shift workers."

"Comment appréhender les pratiques ordinaires d'alimentation des ménages ouvriers dans la seconde moitié du 19e siècle ? Quelles sources nous permettent d'accéder aux repas quotidiens, aux courses ou aux préparations domestiques ? L'histoire sociale est traversée de nombreux débats sur la façon d'assurer aux classes laborieuses le bon marché et la qualité sanitaire des aliments. Orchestrés par un ensemble de réformateurs, ces débats trouvent une traduction concrète dans une série de dispositifs pratiques et réglementaires, tels que les cantines ou la taxe du pain. Ces contributions pratiques et savantes à la réforme de l'alimentation populaire forment autant de sources documentaires primaires disponibles pour l'interprétation, à condition d'adopter une posture de recherche critique. En restituant les contextes d'énonciation, l'auteur explicite le point de vue à partir duquel les enquêteurs sociaux observent, s'étonnent, jugent, concluent et recommandent ; elle appréhende les principes cognitifs à la base de leurs projets réformateurs et les réponses ouvrières en terme d'usages. Articulant l'élaboration d'une question réformatrice sur l'alimentation à l'étude des pratiques alimentaires en milieu populaire, l'enquête nous mène ainsi à travers les cantines patronales, les boutiques sociétaires, les étals de boucheries, les marchés de « seconde bouche » ou les restaurants à prix fixe. Elle propose une approche ethnographique des pratiques alimentaires, et aboutit à une typologie descriptive et compréhensive des familles ouvrières selon leur rapport à l'épargne et à la consommation. L'ouvrage montre notamment comment, en contraignant à prendre les repas de midi hors du domicile, la dimension urbaine est au principe de la différenciation sociale des consommations alimentaires."

"The First Complete Survey of the Causes of Breast Cancer and the Steps You Can Take to Reduce your Risks.
What the cancer establishment won't tell you and why Personal and environmental risks you can avoid, Prevention strategies that work.
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU
Breast Cancer rates continue to climb, with this disease striking more women every year, and yet information about known risks and prevention strategies is not reaching you. The cancer establishment has a vested interest in keeping you focused on early detection, treatment, and basic genetic research rather than on reducing the risks for developing the disease in the first place.
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"The updated and expanded edition of the bestseller that changed millions of lives The science is clear. The results are unmistakable. You can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes just by changing your diet. More than thirty years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the China Study, the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found when combined with findings in Colin s laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet. In 2005, Colin and his son Tom, now a physician, shared those findings with the world in The China Study, hailed as one of the most important books about diet and health ever written. Featuring brand new content, this heavily expanded edition of Colin and Tom s groundbreaking book includes the latest undeniable evidence of the power of a plant-based diet, plus updated information about the changing medical system and how patients stand to benefit from a surging interest in plant-based nutrition. The China Study Revised and Expanded Edition presents a clear and concise message of hope as it dispels a multitude of health myths and misinformation. The basic message is clear. The key to a long, healthy life lies in three things: breakfast, lunch and dinner.""