Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Study Suggests Painters Face Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer

(HealthDay News) -- Professional painters may face an increased risk for bladder cancer and that risk seems to rise with the number of years they work, a new study suggests.

Researchers analyzed nearly 3,000 cases of bladder cancer in professional painters that were reported in 41 previous studies. Some of those studies also classified plasterers, glaziers, wallpaper hangers, artists and decorators as painters.

After taking into account smoking (a key risk factor for bladder cancer), the review authors concluded that painters were 30 percent more likely to develop bladder cancer than the general population.

While there was some evidence that female painters were more likely to develop bladder cancer than male painters, only four of the studies included separate results for women. Read more...

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