Definition

Occupational exposure to cancer occurs at the work-place. Some individuals develop cancer from exposure to certain substances at an indoor workplace such as a factory or a restaurant. Others may be exposed to carcinogenic substances while working primarily outdoors, such as construction or lawn maintenance workers.

Description

About 5% of cancer in men and 1% of cancer in women are a result of exposure to carcinogenic substances in their work environment. The most common cancers associated with occupational exposure are:

• Lung and pleura
• Bladder
• Skin
• Laryngeal
• Nasal cavity
• Leukemia
• Throat
• Lymphoma
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