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Occupational Bladder Tumour Cases Identified During Ten Years' Interviewing of Patients
Author(s) -
Davies Joan M.,
Somerville Sheena M.,
Wallace D. M.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1976.tb06702.x
Subject(s) - medicine , occupational exposure , interview , urinary system , occupational disease , disease , urinary bladder , general surgery , oncology , pathology , environmental health , political science , law
Summary All patients attending the Royal Marsden Hospital with urothelial tumours have their occupational histories taken. About 10% of histories suggest a possibility of past exposure to urinary carcinogens, and on examination 4% indicate definite exposures justifying claims for Prescribed Industrial Disease benefit.