Brain cancer: issues and dilemmas

A cohort study covering the eight year period, 1970-1977, identified eight deaths attributed to brain cancer among employees at a refinery/chemical plant. Five of the cases were primary brain cancers and three were either metastatic from another site or the site was undetermined. A ninth case of bra...

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Published in:	Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Vol. 381; p. 83
Main Authors:	Hanis, N M, Holmes, T M, Newill, V A, Smith, F R, Smith, L G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1982
Subjects:	Adult Aged Brain Neoplasms - mortality Chemical Industry Death Certificates Humans Louisiana Male Medical Records Middle Aged Occupational Diseases - mortality Petroleum Louisiana
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Summary:	A cohort study covering the eight year period, 1970-1977, identified eight deaths attributed to brain cancer among employees at a refinery/chemical plant. Five of the cases were primary brain cancers and three were either metastatic from another site or the site was undetermined. A ninth case of brain tumor unspecified was identified. Five primary brain cancers would have been expected, based on national statistics. Some issues and dilemmas related to such a cohort study were discussed.
ISSN:	0077-8923
DOI:	10.1111/j.1749-6632.1982.tb50370.x