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G Engholm

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PubMed1982

Bronchitis and exposure to man-made mineral fibres in non-smoking construction workers.

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the possible association between bronchitis and exposure to man-made mineral fibres. The basis of the study has been cross-sectional data from the early 70's describing some 135,000 male Swedish construction workers. Data included information about exposure to asbestos and man-made mineral fibres, smoking habits and questions concerning symptoms of bronchitis. In non-smokers the rate-ratio of people exposed at least 3 years to non-exposed people is 2.68. In former smokers and in present smokers the corresponding values are 1.67 and 1.51 respectively.

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PubMed1976

Mortality and cancer morbidity in a group of Swedish VCM and PCV production workers.

The cohort of workers employed in a Swedish vinyl chloride/poly(vinyl chloride) plant since its start in the early 1940's has been followed for mortality and cancer morbidity patterns. Only 21 of the 771 persons could not be traced. Difficulties in establishing exposure levels at different work areas in the past makes an evaluation of dose-effect relationships impossible. A four- to fivefold excess of pancreas/liver tumors was found, including two cases later classified as angiosarcomas of the liver. The number of brain tumors and suicide do not deviate significantly from expected. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, on the other hand, differ significantly from the expected. The discrepancies between previous reports on VCM/PVC workers and this report are discussed. The possible etiology of the cardiovascular deaths is also discussed.

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Morbidity and mortality patterns in Sweden.

This extensive review of morbidity and mortality patterns cites data from Bygghälsan, a Swedish program that has followed a quarter of a million construction workers for two decades. Comparisons are made among different types of workers, and standardized mortality ratios and standardized incidence ratios are presented.

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Musculoskeletal disorders in construction workers.

Physical factors that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders in construction workers are described, and the clinical findings associated with muscular, tendon, articular, spinal, and peripheral nerve entrapment disorders are reviewed. Psychosocial factors and individual factors such as the worker's age, smoking habits, and endurance are considered.

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Noise, vibration, and heat and cold.

Using information from the U.S. government and the scientific literature, the authors identify preventive strategies for specific types of injuries and categorize features of employers and workers that are associated with low injury rates. They conclude that safe working conditions are possible and are related to the attitudes of workers and management.

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