Risk Factors of Asbestos-Related Cancers
Exposure to asbestos increases significantly risk of cancer (Selikoff et al. 1979). Notably, induces also an impairment of cellular immunity and appearance of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) (Lange 1982). Our previous work showed that lack of skin reactivity (anergy) can be of value in weaving out workers being at higher risk of asbestosis (Lange et al. 1986). The latter study has been recently extended and also includes evaluation of risk factors associated with cancer appearance. In the present work a statistical analysis was performed in order to distinguish asbestos workers who are more than those who are less susceptible to asbestos-related cancers.
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