Occupational exposures and risk of acoustic neuroma

Prochazka, Michaela; Feychting, Maria; Ahlbom, Anders; Edwards, Colin G.; Nise, Gun; Plato, Nils; Schwartzbaum, Judith A.; Forssén, Ulla M.

doi:10.1136/oem.2009.047886

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“…Compared to all men, the OR for police officers was greater following 10 years of work experience prior to their diagnosis (OR = 2.5; 95% CI = 1.1–5.6). A similar effect was observed for those with more than 10 years of experience, but was not statistically significant (OR = 1.9; 95% CI = 0.8–4.5) [Prochazka et al, 2010].…”

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The epidemiology of cancer among police officers

Wirth

Vena

Smith

et al. 2012

American J Industrial Med

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Background This review summarizes peer-reviewed studies examining cancer risks among police officers. It provides an overview of existing research limitations and uncertainties and the plausible etiologic risk factors associated with cancer in this understudied occupation. Methods Previous cancer studies among police officers were obtained via a systematic review of the MEDLINE, CABDirect, and Web of Science bibliographic databases. Results Quality observational studies of cancer among police officers are sparse and subject to limitations in exposure assessment and other methods. Results from three studies suggested possible increased mortality risks for all cancers, and cancers of the colon, kidney, digestive system, esophagus, male breast, and testis, as well as Hodgkin’s disease. Few incidence studies have been performed, and results have been mixed, although some associations with police work have been observed for thyroid, skin, and male breast cancer. Conclusions Police are exposed to a mix of known or suspected agents or activities that increase cancer risk. Epidemiologic evidence to date is sparse and inconsistent. There is a critical need for more research to understand the biological and social processes underlying exposures and the suggested disproportionate risks and to identify effective prevention strategies.

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The epidemiology of cancer among police officers

Wirth

Vena

Smith

et al. 2012

American J Industrial Med

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“…However, previous studies have demonstrated an association between VS and occupational exposure to benzene (29,40) and have corroborated this association by identifying the genetic polymorphism that disrupts the metabolism of various chemical substances, such as lead, aromatic hydrocarbons, and other solvents, in individuals with VS (41Y43).…”

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Risk Factors Associated With Vestibular Nerve Schwannomas

Corona¹,

Ferrite²,

Lopes³

et al. 2012

Otology &Amp; Neurotology

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“…Several risk factors have been proposed, such as radiation exposure in childhood (Schneider et al , 2008), loud noise (Edwards et al , 2006; Schlehofer et al , 2007; Hours et al , 2009), allergies (Schlehofer et al , 2007), epilepsy (Schoemaker et al , 2007), radiofrequency electromagnetic fields induced by long-term mobile phone use (Schoemaker et al , 2005; Ahlbom et al , 2009), high socioeconomic status (Schüz et al , 2010) and certain occupational exposures (Prochazka et al , 2010; Samkange-Zeeb et al , 2010). However, all these remain still tentative, owing to the lack of consistent evidence.…”

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Incidence trends of vestibular schwannomas in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in 1987–2007

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Background:The reported incidence rates of vestibular schwannomas (VS) vary substantially, but it is unclear as to what extent the variation reflects differences in risk or recording practices. Our aim was to describe the incidence rates of VS in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden between 1987 and 2007.Methods:Comprehensive data were available from all registries only for the period from 1987 to 2007. An analysis of a longer time period (1965–2007) was conducted with the Norwegian and Swedish data.Results:The average age-standardised incidence rates during 1987–2007 varied from 6.1 per 1 000 000 person-years (95% confidence interval (CI), 5.4–6.7) among Finnish men to 11.6 (95% CI, 10.4–12.7) in Danish men, and from 6.4 per 1 000 000 person-years (95% CI, 5.7–7.0) among Swedish women to 11.6 (95% CI, 10.5–12.8) among Danish women. An overall annual increase of 3.0% (95% CI 2.1–3.9) was observed when all countries and both sexes were combined, with considerable differences between countries. However, the practices of both reporting and coding VS cases varied markedly between countries and over time, which poses a challenge for interpretation of the results.Conclusion:The overall incidence of VS increased in all the four Nordic countries combined between 1987 and 2007, with marked differences between countries. However, the incidence rates more or less stabilised in the late 1990s, showing relatively constant incidence rates and even some decline after 2000.

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Occupational exposures and risk of acoustic neuroma

Cited by 17 publications

References 36 publications

The epidemiology of cancer among police officers

The epidemiology of cancer among police officers

Risk Factors Associated With Vestibular Nerve Schwannomas

Incidence trends of vestibular schwannomas in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in 1987–2007

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