Women uranium workers: a case study of perceived hazardous exposures and health effects
Madsen, Gary E. ; Dawson, Susan E. ; Spykerman, Bryan R.
1999
9
2
179-194
cancer ; dust ; epidemiologic study ; exposure ; health impact assessment ; plant health organization ; radioactive substances ; research ; respiratory impairment ; risk awareness ; state intervention ; uranium mining ; women ; workers rights
Occupational diseases
https://journals.sagepub.com/loi/NEW
English
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"An exploratory study of seventy-four women uranium workers employed in the western United States (miners, millers, truck haulers, and office workers) was conducted. These uranium industry workers were employed primarily during the 1970s and 1980s. It was found that approximately 60 percent perceived overall moderate to high levels of dust during their employment, and about 50 percent reported the likelihood of having past, present, or future health problems related to their uranium work. Two of the most-often-identified health problems were respiratory symptoms or illnesses and cancer. Issues regarding public policy, research, and worker rights are discussed. "
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