Search Results - "Ubirani, Otero"
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The Fraction of Cancer Attributable to Ways of Life, Infections, Occupation, and Environmental Agents in Brazil in 2020
Published in PloS one (10-02-2016)“…Many human cancers develop as a result of exposure to risk factors related to the environment and ways of life. The aim of this study was to estimate…”
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Exposure to pesticides and mental disorders in a rural population of Southern Brazil
Published in Neurotoxicology (Park Forest South) (01-09-2016)“…Exposure to pesticides has been associated with mental disorders, especially in occupationally exposed populations, such as farmers. This effect has been…”
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Metabolic Polymorphisms and Clinical Findings Related to Benzene Poisoning Detected in Exposed Brazilian Gas-Station Workers
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (21-07-2015)“…Benzene is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant and an important industrial chemical present in both gasoline and motor vehicle emissions. Occupational human…”
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The usefulness of an Online Simplified Screening Questionnaire (SSQ) in identifying work-related cancers
Published in Healthcare (Basel) (26-05-2023)“…To obtain a history of occupational exposure in the workplace, the questionnaire is one of the main sources of information. The aim of this study was to…”
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Asbestos-related cancers in Brazil
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Investigation of occupational risk factors for the development of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in adults: A hospital-based case-control study
Published in PloS one (26-02-2024)“…Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) is a malignancy of the lymphoid lineage of the hematopoietic system has worldwide, especially in developed countries. Better…”
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Evaluation of Exposure to Toluene and Xylene in Gasoline Station Workers
Published in Advances in preventive medicine (20-05-2021)“…The main volatile organic compounds found at gasoline stations are benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene isomers (BTEX). They cause several harmful…”
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Hematological Changes in Gas Station Workers
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (20-05-2023)“…(1) Background: Benzene, toluene, and xylene isomers (BTX) are present in gasoline. Exposure to benzene may lead to the appearance of a series of signs,…”
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Analysis of Benzene Exposure in Gas Station Workers Using Trans,Trans-Muconic Acid
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (23-07-2020)“…In Brazil, gas station workers are occupationally exposed to the benzene present in gasoline. Brazilian law indicates the use of trans,trans-muconic…”
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Cancer per Economic Activity at Brazil’s Southeast Region: Benefits Granted by the Brazilian Social Security System
Published in Revista Brasileira de Cancerologia (18-05-2023)“…Introduction: Despite the economic importance of the Region, there are still few studies in the literature about occupational cancer in Brazil’s Southeast…”
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Benzene poisoning, clinical and blood abnormalities in two Brazilian female gas station attendants: two case reports
Published in BMC research notes (18-01-2017)“…Brazilian gas station workers are chronically exposed to benzene, toluene, xylene (BTX) during their working time. Describe below two cases of latin female gas…”
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Lack of association between age at menarche and age at menopause: Pró-Saúde Study, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Published in Maturitas (01-11-2010)“…Abstract Objective To investigate the association between age at menarche and age at menopause among Brazilian women. Methods This study is based on…”
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Occurrence of green tobacco sickness and associated factors in farmers residing in Dom Feliciano Municipality, Rio Grande do Sul State, Southern Region of Brazil
Published in Cadernos de saúde pública (01-01-2020)“…This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence of the green tobacco sickness (GTS) and its associated factors in tobacco familiar farmers residing in Dom…”
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Benefícios acidentários e previdenciários concedidos a portadores de câncer no Brasil, 2008-2014
Published in Ciência & saude coletiva (01-02-2023)“…Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é descrever a distribuição do câncer entre os benefícios concedidos pelo Registro Geral da Previdência Social (RGPS), de 2008 a…”
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Evaluation of indoor radon gas levels in three Brazilian municipalities located in the state of Minas Gerais
Published in Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences (31-05-2024)“…Ionizing radiation, particularly radon exposure, constitutes a significant risk factor for lung cancer, with the World Health Organization identifying radon as…”
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Prevalência de possíveis exposições cancerígenas ocupacionais em trabalhadores brasileiros: o que mostra a Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde?
Published in Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional (2023)“…Resumo Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de possíveis exposições cancerígenas em trabalhadores brasileiros. Métodos: estudo transversal, com dados da Pesquisa…”
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Screening methodology application to evaluate cancer mortality in selected cities in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Published in Cadernos de saúde pública (2007)“…An epidemiological investigation was launched in several cities in southern Minas Gerais State, Brazil, considering the possibility of increased cancer…”
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Accident and social security benefits granted to cancer patients in Brazil, 2008-2014
Published in Ciência & saude coletiva (01-02-2023)“…This article aims to describe the distribution of cancer among the benefits granted by the General Social Security Registry, from 2008 to 2014, in Brazil…”
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Fração Atribuível a Fatores de Risco Ocupacionais para Câncer no Brasil: Evidências e Limitações
Published in Revista Brasileira de Cancerologia (31-03-2016)“…O estudo destaca a contribuição dos fatores ocupacionais que apresentam posição de destaque frente a outros fatores como uso de álcool e contraceptivos orais…”
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Evaluation of genotoxic effects in workers and residents of rural areas exposed to pesticides in Brazil
Published in Mutation research. Genetic toxicology and environmental mutagenesis (01-08-2024)“…Brazil is one of the world’s largest consumers of pesticides. This intense use impacts the environment and exposes a wide range of individuals to pesticides,…”
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