Recognition of occupational cancers in Europe
Brugère, Jacques ; Naud, Claire
2003
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38-39
carcinogens ; compensation of occupational diseases ; lung cancer ; schedule of occupational diseases ; trade union document
Occupational diseases
English
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"Occupational cancers are estimated to account for 4 % of all cancers. Experts in manyindustrial countries agree on this rate, which equates to 8 % in males and 1 % in females. These percentages are most likely underestimated where bronchopulmonary cancers are concerned, 15 to 20 % of which may be linked to breathing in carcinogens in the workplace for smokers and non-smokers alike. ..."
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