Occupational exposure to silica dust and risk of lung cancer: an updated meta-analysis of epidemiological studies

Occupational exposure to silica dust and risk of lung cancer: an updated meta-analysis of epidemiological studies

Abstract Background Crystalline silica is considered as one of the most common and serious occupational hazards to workers’ health. Although its association with lung cancer has been studied for many decades, the conclusion remains somewhat controversial. Our objectives are to review and summarize t...

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Main Authors: Satiavani Poinen-Rughooputh, Mahesh Shumsher Rughooputh, Yanjun Guo, Yi Rong, Weihong Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Silica
Silicosis
Lung cancer
Meta-analysis
Heterogeneity
Meta-regression
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3791-5

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