Cancers of the salivary gland: workplace risks among women and men.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to assess the risk of salivary gland cancers associated with diverse occupations and industries.


METHODS
A population-based case referent study utilized data obtained from a SEER program cancer registry for cases and by telephone interview for cases and referents to evaluate workplace risks of salivary gland cancer for black and white women and men.


RESULTS
Significantly elevated odds ratios were observed among women employed as hairdressers and those working in beauty shops.


CONCLUSIONS
The risk of salivary gland cancer is elevated among women employed as hairdressers. Further research should assess dyes, sprays, and other inhaled chemicals that may be acting as carcinogens.
Swanson
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Cancer Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1316, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001505:Beauty Culture; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D016001:Confidence Intervals; D005260:Female; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D016017:Odds Ratio; D012307:Risk Factors; D018426:SEER Program; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology; D044465:White People
D006203:Hair Preparations