Lung cancer in chromate-exposed aerospace workers
Alexander, Bruce H. ; Checkoway, Harvey ; Weschsler, Laurence ; Heyer, Nicholas J. ; Muhm, J. Michael ; O'Keeffe, Thomas P.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
1996
38
12
1253-1258
aircraft industry ; carcinogenic effects ; chromates ; chromium ; exposure ; lung cancer ; occupational disease ; painting ; occupational risks
Occupational diseases
English
"A retrospective cohort study investigated the risk of lung cancer in 2429 chromium-exposed aerospace workers with a minimum of six months' employment between 1974 and 1994. Estimates of cumulative exposure to hexavalent chromium were based on industrial hygiene and work-history data. Overall, no increased risk of lung cancer was observed. Although based on few cases, an elevated lung cancer risk was found in subjects who had worked for five years or more as a chrome plater, surface processor tank tender, sander/masker or polisher. Limitations of the study are discussed."
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