2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-EP01.01. Adenocarcinoma and Small Cell Lung Cancer Risk Associated with Occupation in Women

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A study conducted at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain aimed to determine the role of occupation in the risk of developing adenocarcinoma and small cell lung cancer in women. The study included 628 cases of lung cancer and 644 control subjects. The results revealed that certain occupations may have a greater impact on the development of these types of lung cancer in women. However, the specific occupations associated with a higher risk of adenocarcinoma and small cell lung cancer did not entirely overlap. Further research is needed to better understand the relationship between occupation and lung cancer in women.<br /><br />The study utilized logistic regression analysis to examine the relationship between the longest occupation held by the subjects and the risk of developing lung cancer. The reference category for the analysis was white collar workers. The results showed that occupations such as agriculture, farming, gardening, housewifery, kitchen personnel, commerce, education, and domestic and cleaning staff were associated with a higher risk of adenocarcinoma and small cell lung cancer in women. On the other hand, occupations such as hospitality, food factory (no meat), food factory (meat), bakery, fishmonger, health care, and textile were not significantly associated with an increased risk.<br /><br />The study highlights the need for further research on the role of occupational exposure in the development of different histological types of lung cancer in women, particularly small cell lung cancer. By understanding the specific occupations that contribute to the risk of lung cancer, preventive measures and interventions can be implemented to reduce the burden of the disease. The findings of this study contribute to the existing knowledge on the relationship between occupation and lung cancer in women and emphasize the importance of occupational risk assessment in cancer prevention strategies.

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Alberto Ruano Ravina

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Speaker Alberto Ruano Ravina

Topic Risk Factors, Risk Reduction & Tobacco Control

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University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain

occupation

risk

adenocarcinoma

small cell lung cancer

women

study

logistic regression analysis

occupational exposure