Shift work and breast cancer : a critical review of the epidemiological evidence

"The possibility that shift working can increase the potential for women to contract breast cancer needs further study according to a new research report published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In his work for HSE, Professor Swerdlow considered the results of four published epidemio...

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Main Author: Swerdlow, Anthony
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Sudbury 2003
HSE Books
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19298162124910163449-Shift-work-and-breast-cancer-a.htm
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description "The possibility that shift working can increase the potential for women to contract breast cancer needs further study according to a new research report published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In his work for HSE, Professor Swerdlow considered the results of four published epidemiological studies which addressed the possible relationship between breast cancer risk and shift work, and considered other relevant scientific information. A potential mechanism for a relation between shift work and breast cancer risk would be via an effect of altered light exposure at night on levels of melatonin or other hormones that might affect cancer risk …"
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is_hierarchy_title Shift work and breast cancer : a critical review of the epidemiological evidence
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physical 26 p.
Digital
publishDate 2003
publisher Sudbury
HSE Books
spellingShingle Swerdlow, Anthony
breast cancer
epidemiologic study
hormone secretion
literature survey
natural lighting
occupational risks
shift work
women
Shift work and breast cancer : a critical review of the epidemiological evidence
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title Shift work and breast cancer : a critical review of the epidemiological evidence
topic breast cancer
epidemiologic study
hormone secretion
literature survey
natural lighting
occupational risks
shift work
women
url https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19298162124910163449-Shift-work-and-breast-cancer-a.htm