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The aim is to evaluate how exposure to arsenic affects the risk of lung cancer through the multistage theory of carcinogenesis.

Implications of the Multistage Theory of Carcinogenesis Applied to Occupational Arsenic Exposure

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Randomized trial examines lung cancer risks from arsenic exposure in copper smelter workers, suggesting important stages in carcinogenesis.

The aim is to evaluate how exposure to arsenic affects the risk of lung cancer through the multistage theory of carcinogenesis.
Analyzed lung cancer mortality patterns in a cohort of copper smelter workers with arsenic exposure.
Considered factors like sulfur dioxide exposure and bias from incomplete exposure histories.
Arsenic significantly affects later stages of the carcinogenic process.
An effect at the initial stage of carcinogenesis cannot be ruled out.

Brown et al. (1983) studied this question.

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Randomized trial examines lung cancer risks from arsenic exposure in copper smelter workers, suggesting important stages in carcinogenesis.