Mortality from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among workers in a soft paper mill: a case-referent study.

PubWeight™: 0.77‹?›

🔗 View Article (PMC 1009752)

Published in Br J Ind Med on March 01, 1989

Authors

K Thorén1, B Järvholm, U Morgan

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Occupational Medicine, Sahlgren Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.

Articles by these authors

Asthma and asthma-like symptoms in adults assessed by questionnaires. A literature review. Chest (1993) 4.22

Epidemiology of Cryptosporidium: transmission, detection and identification. Int J Parasitol (2000) 3.78

Obesity, hypertension, and the risk of kidney cancer in men. N Engl J Med (2000) 3.72

Dampness in buildings and health. Nordic interdisciplinary review of the scientific evidence on associations between exposure to "dampness" in buildings and health effects (NORDDAMP). Indoor Air (2001) 2.71

Increased mortality in COPD among construction workers exposed to inorganic dust. Eur Respir J (2004) 2.22

The risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma after cessation of asbestos exposure: a prospective cohort study of shipyard workers. Eur Respir J (1992) 1.87

Occupation and smoking adjusted mortality due to asthma among Swedish men. Br J Ind Med (1991) 1.60

Obesity increases the risk of incident asthma among adults. Eur Respir J (2005) 1.33

Presence of heterogeneous copies of the small subunit rRNA gene in Cryptosporidium parvum human and marsupial genotypes and Cryptosporidium felis. J Eukaryot Microbiol (1999) 1.30

Respiratory symptoms and lung function in oil mist-exposed workers. J Occup Med (1982) 1.27

Onset and remission of allergic rhinitis and asthma and the relationship with atopic sensitization and smoking. Am J Respir Crit Care Med (2000) 1.23

Cancer morbidity among polishers. Br J Ind Med (1982) 1.21

Perceived pain before and after three exercise programs--a controlled clinical trial of women with work-related trapezius myalgia. Pain (2000) 1.20

Cancer morbidity among men exposed to oil mist in the metal industry. J Occup Med (1981) 1.16

Persistence of musculoskeletal symptoms: a longitudinal study. Ergonomics (1988) 1.14

People with high mercury uptake from their own dental amalgam fillings. Occup Environ Med (1995) 1.13

Environmental exposure to gasoline and leukemia in children and young adults--an ecology study. Int Arch Occup Environ Health (1997) 1.09

Association between atopic sensitization and asthma and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in swedish adults: pets, and not mites, are the most important allergens. J Allergy Clin Immunol (1999) 1.08

Airway inflammation in iron ore miners exposed to dust and diesel exhaust. Eur Respir J (2006) 1.05

Vehicle exhaust exposure in an incident case-control study of adult asthma. Eur Respir J (2006) 1.04

Pleural plaques and respiratory function. Am J Ind Med (1986) 1.00

Incidence of lung cancer in a large cohort of non-smoking men from Sweden. Int J Cancer (2001) 1.00

Fifteen-year follow-up of hand eczema: persistence and consequences. Br J Dermatol (2005) 0.98

Mortality and cancer incidence in chloralkali workers exposed to inorganic mercury. Br J Ind Med (1990) 0.98

Adult-onset asthma and occupational exposures. Scand J Work Environ Health (1999) 0.97

Estimating asbestos exposure: a comparison of methods. J Occup Med (1987) 0.96

Exposure-response relations for self reported asthma and rhinitis in bakers. Occup Environ Med (2000) 0.95

Leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma in seamen on tankers. Occup Environ Med (1998) 0.95

Comparison of methods for the biomonitoring of nurses handling antitumor drugs. Scand J Work Environ Health (1991) 0.93

Respiratory symptoms and lung function following exposure in workers exposed to soft paper tissue dust. Int Arch Occup Environ Health (1988) 0.93

Cancers in concrete workers: results of a cohort study of 33,668 workers. Occup Environ Med (2000) 0.92

Kinetics of mercury in blood and urine after brief occupational exposure. Arch Environ Health (1992) 0.91

A multilocus genotypic analysis of Cryptosporidium meleagridis. J Eukaryot Microbiol (2001) 0.91

Mortality and morbidity of Swedish insulation workers. Scand J Work Environ Health (1984) 0.89

Respiratory symptoms and asthma among workers exposed to paper dust: a cohort study. Am J Ind Med (1994) 0.88

Lung function in workers exposed to soft paper dust. Am J Ind Med (1988) 0.88

Mortality and cancer incidence among workers in an abrasive manufacturing industry. Br J Ind Med (1987) 0.86

Serum antibodies to Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes in metal workers exposed to infected metal-working fluids. Int Arch Allergy Appl Immunol (1989) 0.85

Exposure assessment of monoterpenes and styrene: a comparison of air sampling and biomonitoring. Occup Environ Med (2003) 0.85

Lung function and respiratory symptoms among workers in a soft paper mill. Int Arch Occup Environ Health (1989) 0.85

Adult asthmatics sensitized to cats and dogs: symptoms, severity, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in patients with furred animals at home and patients without these animals. Allergy (1999) 0.84

Mortality in lung and gastrointestinal cancer among shipyard workers. Int Arch Occup Environ Health (1985) 0.84

Epidemiological studies of lung cancer--influence of smoking habits. Eur J Respir Dis Suppl (1980) 0.83

Bakery work, atopy and the incidence of self-reported hay fever and rhinitis. Eur Respir J (1999) 0.83

Exposure to cutting oils and its relation to skin tumors and premalignant skin lesions on the hands and forearms. Scand J Work Environ Health (1985) 0.83

Pleural plaques--asbestos--ill-health. Eur J Respir Dis Suppl (1986) 0.83

Mortality from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory system cancer, and stomach cancer among paper mill workers: a case-referent study. Am J Ind Med (1991) 0.82

Cutting oil mist and bronchitis. Eur J Respir Dis Suppl (1982) 0.82

Cancer morbidity in Swedish shipyard workers 1978-1983. Int Arch Occup Environ Health (1987) 0.82

Subclass distribution of IgG and IgA antibody response to Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes in humans exposed to infected metal-working fluid. J Allergy Clin Immunol (1990) 0.82

Mercury in the Swedish chloralkali industry--an evaluation of the exposure and preventive measures over 40 years. Ann Occup Hyg (1990) 0.82

Occurrence of self reported hand eczema in Swedish bakers. Occup Environ Med (1998) 0.81

Exposure to fluorocarbons during the filling and repair of air-conditioning systems in cars--a case report. Scand J Work Environ Health (1987) 0.81

Cancer among workers exposed to strong static magnetic fields. Lancet (1985) 0.81

Skin prick tests and specific IgE in adults from three different areas of Sweden. Allergy (1996) 0.79

The importance of lung function, non-malignant diseases associated with asbestos, and symptoms as predictors of ischaemic heart disease in shipyard workers exposed to asbestos. Br J Ind Med (1993) 0.79

Pleural plaques, respiratory symptoms and respiratory function in shipyard workers exposed to man-made mineral fibres. J Soc Occup Med (1986) 0.79

Comment on the interpretation of Jäppinen et al concerning increased incidence among board mill workers. Scand J Work Environ Health (1988) 0.78

Health effects of tank cleaners. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J (1992) 0.78

Asbestos exposure and differences in occurrence of peritoneal mesothelioma between men and women across countries. Occup Environ Med (2007) 0.78

Childhood cancer and possible exposure to benzene from traffic and petrol stations. Occup Environ Med (2000) 0.78

Successful use of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in a patient with multiple chemical sensitivities. Acta Psychiatr Scand (1997) 0.78

Symptoms, lung and liver function, blood counts, and genotoxic effects in coastal tanker crews. Int Arch Occup Environ Health (1997) 0.78

Variability in the skin exposure of machine operators exposed to cutting fluids. Scand J Work Environ Health (1998) 0.78

Risk of fatal industrial accidents and death from other external causes among asphalt workers. Occup Environ Med (2004) 0.77

Occupational skin exposure to water: a population-based study. Br J Dermatol (2008) 0.77

Persistence of respiratory symptoms in ex-underground iron ore miners. Occup Med (Lond) (2006) 0.77

Comments on "Respiratory effects of toluene diisocyanate in the workplace: a discussion of exposure-response relationships". Crit Rev Toxicol (2005) 0.77

A study of possible predictors of mesothelioma in shipyard workers exposed to asbestos. J Occup Med (1991) 0.75

Cancer morbidity in workers exposed to cutting fluids containing nitrites and amines. Br J Ind Med (1986) 0.75

Formation of new blood vessels in the nose after exposure to dicumylperoxide at a chemical plant. Acta Otolaryngol (1983) 0.75

Vocal behaviour in welders--a preliminary study. Folia Phoniatr (Basel) (1987) 0.75

Exposure to triarylphosphate and polyneuropathy: a case report. Am J Ind Med (1986) 0.75

[Lead poisoning in metal blasting and burning--wrong information about safety equipment]. Lakartidningen (1982) 0.75

Asbestos-associated diseases in Swedish shipyard workers. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol (1988) 0.75

Comparing mortality in an occupational cohort with incidence rates of the general population--the bias introduced through the use of five-year age intervals. Am J Epidemiol (1987) 0.75

[Tuberculosis as an occupational disease among health care personnel]. Lakartidningen (1984) 0.75

[The status of occupational medicine in the Scandinavian countries]. Nord Med (1987) 0.75

[Occupational accidents' insurance is needed after all]. Lakartidningen (1992) 0.75

Hand eczema in 45 bakers - a clinical study. Contact Dermatitis (2003) 0.75

Musculoskeletal disorders in shipyard workers. J Soc Occup Med (1988) 0.75

Harmful health effects of exposure to kerosene and antirust oil. Scand J Work Environ Health (1986) 0.75

Asbestos-associated diseases in Sweden--a general view. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol (1988) 0.75

The risk of digestive cancer in workers using synthetic abrasive products. J Occup Med (1982) 0.75

[Health risks of gasoline handling. Exposure to benzene can cause leukemia]. Lakartidningen (1993) 0.75

Asphalt fumes: exposure to PAH and amines. Am J Ind Med (1999) 0.75

Teachers, stress, and mortality. Lancet (1989) 0.75

Smoking and lung cancer. Eur J Respir Dis Suppl (1980) 0.75

The applicability of epidemiological methods in studies of occupational lung disorders. Eur J Respir Dis Suppl (1980) 0.75

[Rough and dry skin and respiratory symptoms among workers exposed to petroleum naphtha]. Lakartidningen (1983) 0.75

Tuberculosis in junior hospital doctors. Br J Dis Chest (1986) 0.75

[Multiple chemical sensitivities. A new diagnostic entity?]. Lakartidningen (1989) 0.75

[Mesothelioma of the peritoneum--a neglected diagnosis?]. Lakartidningen (1984) 0.75

[No proof that hypersensitivity can be caused by electromagnetic fields. Patient's experience must be respected!]. Lakartidningen (1995) 0.75

Method of the cohort study--a practical example. Eur J Respir Dis Suppl (1980) 0.75

Late skin-prick-test reactions to malted wheat. Clinical observations and immunohistochemical characterization. Allergy (1998) 0.75