A Missed Opportunity: Understanding the Value of Documenting Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens in Adults With Acute Leukemia

摘要

Individuals with occupational exposures to carcinogens are at increased risk for leukemia (Mills, Dodge, & Yang, 2009). Blair et al. (2001) found an increased risk of leukemia for those working in particular industries or occupations and used prior studies to illuminate suspected carcinogens of concern: agricultural service industries (pesticides [Brown et al., 1990]); nursing, health-care workers (ionizing radiation, antineoplastic drugs [Skov et al., 1992], formaldehyde, and unidentified infectious agents); janitors; cleaners (cleaning chemicals and pest control products); those in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning (asbestos [Schwartz et al., 1988]); and sale of nondurable goods (like paint and varnishes).