Occupation and Bladder Cancer in Sweden
Author Information
Author(s): Ji J, Granström C, Hemminki K
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institute
Hypothesis
Are certain occupations associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer?
Conclusion
The study found that certain occupations, such as physicians and clerical workers, are associated with a modestly increased risk of bladder cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Physicians had a smoking corrected SIR of 1.29, indicating increased risk.
- Clerical workers showed a smoking corrected SIR of 1.11.
- Sales agents had a smoking corrected SIR of 1.10.
- Assistant nurses had a significantly increased smoking corrected SIR of 1.40.
Takeaway
Some jobs can make people more likely to get bladder cancer, but smoking is a bigger risk.
Methodology
The study used the Swedish Family-Cancer Database to analyze bladder cancer incidence among various occupational groups.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on occupational titles for exposure assessment.
Limitations
The study could not fully separate the effects of smoking from occupational exposures due to lack of smoking data.
Participant Demographics
The study included economically active Swedish men and women.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.09–1.75 for assistant nurses
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