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The study aims to examine how different occupations affect cancer mortality rates in working adults.

February 28, 2026

Occupation May Influence Risk of Cancer Mortality

Key Points

The study aims to examine how different occupations affect cancer mortality rates in working adults.
Analyzed data from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics
Focused on working adults aged 20 to 64
Compared cancer mortality rates based on occupation
Men in construction and extraction had the highest mortality rates
Women in transportation also showed elevated mortality rates
Factors like job stressors and limited health-care access contribute to these findings

Abstract

Based on data from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, researchers have found that occupation may influence the risk of cancer mortality among working adults, ages 20 to 64. Broadly speaking, men working in construction and extraction-for instance, roofers and mining machine operators-and women working in transportation had the highest mortality rates. Numerous factors beyond carcinogen exposure, such as job stressors leading to tobacco and alcohol use, inconsistent income, and limited health-care access could explain why.

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