[Chemical-induced cancers].
Most chemical carcinogenic agents are industrial. About 4% of all cancers have an occupational origin, but the percentage is higher in exposed populations. Evidence of carcinogenicity is provided by epidemiological studies, animal experiments and other biological sources like experimental mutagenesis. The IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) classification and the European Union classification of carcinogenic agents for humans are useful for prevention and regulation. Some cancers are classified as occupational diseases but only a few persons receive compensation given the difficulties of aetiologic diagnosis and the frequent absence of declaration.
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Service des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Centre hospitalier Lyon-Sud, Pierre-Bénite.
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D000818:Animals; D002273:Carcinogens; D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D009196:Myeloproliferative Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced
D002273:Carcinogens; D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental