出版社：Norsk forening for epidemiologi - The Norwegian Epidemiological Association
摘要：ENGLISH SUMMARYLangseth H. Cancer risk in Norwegian pulp and paper workers. Nor J Epidemiol 2001; 11 (2): 187-192.Results from a historical prospective cohort study on Norwegian pulp and paper workers showed a significantincrease in risk of lung cancer, pleural mesothelioma, colon cancer and malignant melanomas amongmen, compared to the Norwegian population. The risk of lung cancer was highest among sulphite millworkers. The risk of pleural mesothelioma was highest among maintenance workers with asbestos exposure.Most of the increased risk in lung cancer can be explained by a combination of smoking habits andasbestos use, although an effect of other work-related exposures (sulfur and chloride compounds, wooddust) cannot be excluded. Among the female part of the cohort we found a significant excess in risk ofovarian cancer. The risk was highest among those younger than 55 years, and mostly among those workingin paper departments. Relatively little is known about the causes of ovarian cancer, but it is howeverknown that 5-7% can be explained by hereditary factors. Furthermore, fertility pattern plays a role.Asbestos and talc, which both have been used in the pulp and paper industry, are occupational and environmentalagents, discussed as possible carcinogens for ovarian cancer.
