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Occupational Cancer – Selected Occupational Cancer Studies

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This page contains information on some of the types of studies used to research occupational cancer.

Cluster Investigations

Cluster Investigations Overview

Example of Cancer Cluster Investigation: Evaluation of Indoor Environmental Quality Concerns in an Elementary Schoolpdf icon

Example of Cancer Cluster Investigation: Evaluation of Indoor Environmental Quality and Health Concerns in a Juvenile Court Buildingpdf icon

Exposure and Risk Assessment Studies

Exposure Assessment Studies Overview

Occupational Risk Assessment Overview

Example of Cancer-Related Exposure Assessment: Current Intelligence Bulletin 65: Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers

Example of Cancer-Related Exposure Assessment: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and 2,3-Pentanedione

Cohort Studies

Example of Cancer-Related Cohort Study: Diesel Exhaust in Miners Study (DEMS)

Example of Cancer-Related Cohort Study: Findings from a Study of Cancer among U.S. Firefighterspdf icon

Case-Control Studies

Example of Cancer-Related Case-Control Study: A Nested Case-Control Study of Leukemia and Ionizing Radiation at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Example of Cancer-Related Case-Control Study: Diesel Exhaust in Miners Study (DEMS)

Page last reviewed: June 23, 2021
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health