Talc exposure and risk of stomach cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of occupational cohort studies
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Journal Volume
119
Journal Issue
4
Pages
781
Date Issued
2020-04
Author(s)
Abstract
Talc powder is widely used in various industries, but the carcinogenic effects associated with talc are not well understood. The objective of this study was to estimate the risk of stomach cancer after occupational talc exposure.
Subjects
Asbestos; Gastric cancer; Mortality; Talcum powder
SDGs
Other Subjects
asbestos; talc; talc; Article; cancer mortality; cancer risk; disease association; human; occupational exposure; stomach cancer; systematic review; worker; adverse event; meta analysis; occupational exposure; stomach tumor; Humans; Occupational Exposure; Stomach Neoplasms; Talc
Publisher
ELSEVIER TAIWAN
Type
journal article