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Med. Pr. 2001;52(1)

Lung cancer due to occupational exposures - a review of epidemiological evidences

Zawodowe uwarunkowania raka płuca w badaniach epidemiologicznych

I. Szadkowska-Stańczyk, N. Szeszenia-Dąbrowska

Abstract

This paper addresses the problem of diagnosing occupational lung cancer faced in different countries. The risks of lung cancer attributed to occupational exposure in selected epidemiological studies are presented. Evidenced and probable lung carcinogens, as well as occupations and industries responsible for the increased risk for the incidence of this pathology are discussed in the light of epidemiological studies. Med Pr 2001; 52; 1; 27-34

Key words

lung cancer, occupational risk factors