[Cancer risk in firefighters]. / Riesgo de cáncer en bomberos.
Rev Med Chil
; 151(7): 929-933, 2023 Jul.
Article
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| ID: mdl-39093182
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
the International Agency for Research on Cancer included the occupational and environmental exposure of firefighters, in the list of carcinogens for humans. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
A scoping review of the available literature on the risk of cancer in firefighters was carried out.RESULTS:
It has been documented that firefighters are potentially exposed, in all types of fire emergencies, to a variety of toxic and carcinogenic substances. In several meta-analyses and systematic reviews, associations were found between firefighting and some types of cancer.CONCLUSIONS:
Identifying associations between firefighters' occupational exposures and cancer risk is a challenging task mainly due to the multifactorial origin of cancer. The best way to reduce exposure is to implement preventative measures.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Exposição Ocupacional
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Bombeiros
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Neoplasias
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Doenças Profissionais
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev Med Chil
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Chile
País de publicação:
Chile