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ERIC Number: EJ560241
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
Cancer Cluster Investigation in a School District.
Neuberger, John S.; Pierce, J. Thomas; Lai, Sue Min
Journal of School Health, v67 n9 p380-83 Nov 1997
Investigated a possible cancer cluster among employees at one elementary school. Results of an industrial hygiene survey and health investigation found a marginally significant increase of risk for breast cancer among females who had worked for the school but no other excess in cancers. There were no significant employee exposures to carcinogens except possibly radon. (SM)
Descriptors: Cancer, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Indoor Air Pollution, Occupational Safety and Health, School Personnel
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Employee Health; Industrial Health