Occupational Cancers Flashcards
What CA does arsenic cause
lung carcinoma, skin carcinoma
what CA does asbestos cause
lung, esophageal, gastric, colon carcinoma, mesothelioma
What CA does benzene cause
acute myeloid leukemia
what CA does beryllium cause
lung carcinoma
what CA does cadmium cause
prostate carcinoma
what CA does chromium cause
lung carcinoma
what CA does nickel cause
lung and oropharyngeal carcinoma
what CA does radon and its decay products cause
lung carcinoma
what CA does Vinyl chloride cause
hepatic angiosarcoma
where is arsenic found
by-product of metal smelting, component of electrical and semiconductor devices, medications and herbicides, fungicides, and animal dips
where is asbestos found
formerly used due to fire, heat, and friction resistance; still found in construction, fire-resistant textiles, brake lining, underlayment and roofing papers, floor tiles
where is benzene found
component of light oil, used in printing and lithography, paint, rubber, dry cleaning, adhesives and coatings, detergent, formerly used as solvent and fumigant
where is beryllium found
missile fuels and space vehicles; particularly in aerospace applications and nuclear reactors
where is cadmium found
used in yellow pigments and phosphors; found in solders; used in batteries
where is chromium found
component of metal alloys. paints, pigments, preservatives
