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Cancer Risks Associated with Agriculture: Epidemiologic Evidence

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Genetic Toxicology

Part of the book series: Basic Life Sciences ((BLSC,volume 6))

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Farmers are rather self-sufficient and routinely perform tasks normally associated with other occupations such as machine repair, carpentry, welding, equipment operating, pesticide application, and livestock handling. They may come in contact with a wide spectrum of chemical, physical, and biologic agents in the performance of these tasks. Of particular concern are pesticides; zoonotic viruses, microbes, and fungi; solvents, fuels and oils; dusts; metal fumes; and mycotoxins. The subset of exposures experienced by individuals would vary, however, according to the specific type of farming operation.

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Blair, A. (1982). Cancer Risks Associated with Agriculture: Epidemiologic Evidence. In: Fleck, R.A., Hollaender, A. (eds) Genetic Toxicology. Basic Life Sciences, vol 6. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4352-3_9

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