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Occupational cancer in Britain.

Authors :
Bevan, Ruth
Young, Charlotte
Holmes, Phillip
Fortunato, Lea
Slack, Rebecca
Rushton, Lesley
Source :
British Journal of Cancer. 6/19/2012 Supplement, Vol. 107, pS33-S40. 8p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses the occupational cancers in Great Britain which includes liver, esophagus and stomach. It states that these cancers arise due to exposure to carcinogenic agents including asbestos, mineral oils, solar radiation and silica. It is estimated that mortality due to occupational disease in Great Britain accounts to four percents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070920
Volume :
107
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
76918738
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2012.116