Last updated: January 8, 2020
Summary:
The information gathered in this literature search on pancreatic cancer (PC) and exposures in Ontario mines was used to complement and update work previously performed in 2017 [1]. A literature search was completed on National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), Google Scholar and EBSCO host up to August 2018 using Boolean search techniques “pancreatic” AND “cancer” AND “mining” / “miner” / “mine” / “asbestos” / “solvents”/ “arsenic” / “ionizing radiation” / “radon” / “dust” / “diesel” / “diesel exhaust” / “aluminum” / “silica” as well as “pancreatic cancer” AND “occupational exposure” AND “meta-analysis” / “review”.
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Reported by:
Martin Albinger, BSc, MEng, CIH, ROH, Occupational Hygiene Consultant, OHCOW
Medical review by:
Dr. Ron House, MD, MSc, DIH, FCBOM, FRCPC, Medical Consultant OHCOW
Occupational hygiene review by:
Paul Sampara, BSc, DOHS, MEng, ROH, Occupational Hygiene Consultant, OHCOW
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