Occupational exposures to asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and solvents, and cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx: a quantitative literature review
Paget-Bailly, S; Cyr, D; Luce, D
HERO ID
1762255
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Review
Year
2012
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1762255 |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Review |
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2012 |
| Title | Occupational exposures to asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and solvents, and cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx: a quantitative literature review |
| Authors | Paget-Bailly, S; Cyr, D; Luce, D |
| Journal | International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page Numbers | 341-351 |
| Abstract | The role of occupational risk factors in oral and pharyngeal cancer is not well known and is possibly underestimated. This quantitative review summarizes epidemiological findings on exposure to asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and solvents, and cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx. <br> <br>A systematic literature search was performed. We analyzed 63 publications: 8 from case-control studies and 55 from cohort studies. For agents with at least five available studies with homogenous exposure, a series of meta-analyses was conducted to provide quantitative pooled estimates of risks, using random effect models. <br> <br>Exposure to asbestos (meta-RR 1.25; 95% CI 1.10-1.42) and to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (meta-RR 1.14; 95% CI 1.02-1.28) was found to be associated with oral and pharyngeal cancer risk. On the other hand, no association was found with exposure to solvents in general (meta-RR 0.98; 95% CI 0.77-1.23) but the strong heterogeneity between studies suggested differences in exposures. The small number of studies with homogeneous exposure did not allow meta-analyses for specific solvents. <br> <br>Future investigations should overcome common weaknesses of past studies, in terms of sample size, characterization of exposure, and classification of cancer sites. |
| Doi | 10.1007/s00420-011-0683-y |
| Pmid | 21785866 |
| Wosid | WOS:000303375300001 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science WOS:000303375300001 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Pharyngeal cancer; Oral cancer; Occupational exposure; Review; Meta-analysis |