A Soft Systems Methodology Approach to Occupational Cancer Control Problem: a Case Study of the Ministry of Petroleum of Iran
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DOI: 10.1007/s11213-017-9409-8
Abstract: Petroleum industries of Iran offer some of the best job opportunities within Iranian labor market. However, due to the attributes of the chemicals used in these industries, their staffs are exposed to various risk factors… read more here.
Keywords: petroleum; methodology; cancer control; occupational cancer ... See more keywords
Priority Setting for Occupational Cancer Prevention
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DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2017.07.005
Abstract: Background Selecting priority occupational carcinogens is important for cancer prevention efforts; however, standardized selection methods are not available. The objective of this paper was to describe the methods used by CAREX Canada in 2015 to… read more here.
Keywords: cancer prevention; priority; occupational cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
0503 Invited keynote: occupational cancer the 21st century
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2017-104636.414
Abstract: Occupational health research has identified numerous carcinogens particularly before the 1990s. Most occupational carcinogens were first identified through clinical observations and epidemiological studies rather than experimental studies. The most frequently quoted estimate of cancers due… read more here.
Keywords: research; exposure assessment; exposure; occupational carcinogens ... See more keywords
1679 The global drive to tackle occupational cancer
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.1067
Abstract: Introduction This session focuses on the impact of a far-reaching campaign to tackle work-related exposures to carcinogens – and examines what now needs to be done to cut instances of occupational cancer. Methods Launched by… read more here.
Keywords: time lose; global drive; campaign; occupational cancer ... See more keywords
Probability of causation for occupational cancer after exposure to ionizing radiation
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DOI: 10.1186/s40557-018-0220-5
Abstract: BackgroundProbability of causation (PC) is a reasonable way to estimate causal relationships in radiation-related cancer. This study reviewed the international trend, usage, and critiques of the PC method. Because it has been used in Korea,… read more here.
Keywords: causation; occupational cancer; radiation related; cancer ... See more keywords