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The aim is to analyze cancer mortality rates among males in various occupational groups in Sheffield, identifying high-risk professions.

January 1, 1938Journal of HygieneOpen Access

An investigation into cancer mortality among males in certain Sheffield trades

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Findings show elevated cancer rates in specific occupations, suggesting occupational health risks.

The aim is to analyze cancer mortality rates among males in various occupational groups in Sheffield, identifying high-risk professions.
Analyzed cancer mortality data for twelve male occupational groups in Sheffield from 1926 to 1935.
Compared cancer mortality rates in these groups with clerks and business professionals.
Identified occupations with significantly higher cancer rates and potential carcinogenic associations.
Six occupational groups exhibited significantly greater cancer mortality compared to clerks.
Excessive cancer incidences included respiratory cancers in engineers and foundry workers, as well as skin cancer among foundry workers.
Carcinogenic factors, particularly hydrocarbons and minerals, are suggested as causes for the high mortality rates, warranting further research.

Turner et al. (1938) studied this question.

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