Cancer mortality and premature deaths among hairdressers in Brazil

CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that Brazilian female hairdressers are more likely to die from several cancers, with potential consequences on premature deaths. Causal associations to occupational risks, such as exposure to chemicals, should be investigated by observational epidemiologic studies. Meanwhile, it is important to promote public policies, regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) strategies to protect hairdressers' health, mitigate occupational risks, and ensure safe workplaces.PMID:38113991 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.117942

Source: Environmental Research - December 19, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Rafael Buralli Adeylson Ribeiro Cleber Cremonese Paolo Vineis Armando Meyer Source Type: research