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Article: Occupational Exposures and Cancer
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- Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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Occupational exposures and cancer
Definition
Occupational exposure to cancer occurs at the work-place. Some individuals develop cancer from exposure to certain substances at an indoor workplace such as a factory or a restaurant. Others may be exposed to carcinogenic substances while working primarily outdoors, such as construction or lawn maintenance workers.
Description
About 5% of cancer in men and 1% of cancer in women are a result of exposure to carcinogenic substances in their work environment. The most common cancers associated with occupational exposure are:
Lung and pleura
- Bladder
- Skin
- Laryngeal
- Nasal cavity
- Leukemia
- Throat
- Lymphoma
- Soft-tissue
sarcoma
- Liver
Causes
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