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ID Number 1291
Study Type Epidemiology
Model Occupational exposure of men in New Zealand and correlations with brain and nervous system cancer
Details

New Zealand men (n = 452) listed in the New Zealand Cancer Registry (191 brain cancers, 192 other nervous system cancers) were examined for correlations with occupational exposure. An increased risk of brain cancer was identified for farmers, with the highest risk found for livestock farmers. No apparent correlation was found with jobs having RF / ELF exposures.

Findings No Effects
Status Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator Colorado State University, USA
Funding Agency NIH, USA
Country UNITED STATES
References
  • Reif, JS et al. J. Occup. Med., (1989) 31:863-867
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