ArticleAmerican journal of public health2013
Analyses of radiation and mesothelioma in the US Transuranium and Uranium Registries.
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- The evolution of the diminishing role of extrapleural pneumonectomy in the surgical management of malignant pleural mesothelioma.OncoTargets and therapy · 2016Review
- Modern management of malignant pleural mesothelioma.Lung Cancer (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2016Review
- Malignant Mesothelioma Mimicking Invasive Mammary Carcinoma in a Male Breast.Case reports in oncological medicine · 2015Article
- Current issues in malignant pleural mesothelioma evaluation and management.The oncologist · 2014Article
- Incorrect analyses of radiation and mesothelioma.American journal of public health · 2014Article
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Abstract
objectivesWe examined the relationship between radiation and excess deaths from mesothelioma among deceased nuclear workers who were part of the US Transuranium and Uranium Registries.
methodsWe performed univariate analysis with SAS Version 9.1 software. We conducted proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) and proportionate cancer mortality ratio (PCMR) analyses using the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Life Table Analysis System with the referent group being all deaths in the United States.
resultsWe found a PMR of 62.40 (P < .05) and a PCMR of 46.92 (P < .05) for mesothelioma. PMRs for the 4 cumulative external radiation dose quartiles were 61.83, 57.43, 74.46, and 83.31. PCMRs were 36.16, 47.07, 51.35, and 67.73. The PMR and PCMR for trachea, bronchus, and lung cancer were not significantly elevated.
conclusionsThe relationship between cumulative external radiation dose and the PMR and PCMR for mesothelioma suggests that external radiation at nuclear facilities is associated with an increased risk of mesothelioma. The lack of a significantly elevated PMR and PCMR for trachea, bronchus, and lung cancer suggests that asbestos did not confound this relationship.
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