Although a valuable method in occupational epidemiology, job-exposure ­matrices are no magic fix

In conclusion, a JEM can be a very handy too l for exposure assessment in occupational epidemiology, particularly in large-scale studies with limited occupational information. When selecting the most suitable exposure assessment method, however, researchers should always remain critical. Know when a JEM has added value and recognize its limita tions. References 1. Hoar SK, Morrison AS, Cole P, Silverman DT. An occupation and exposure linkage system for the study of occupational carcinogenesis. J Occup Med. 1980;22(11):722-6. 2. Pannett B, Coggon D, Acheson ED. A job-exposure matrix for use in population based studies in England and Wale s. Br J Ind Med. 1985;42(11):777-83. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.42.11.777 3. Ge CB, Friesen MC, Kromhout H, Peters S, Rothman N, Lan Q, et al. Use and Reliability of Exposure Assessment Methods in Occupational Case-Control Studies in the General Population: Past, Present, and Future. Ann Work Expo Health. 2018;62(9):1047-63. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxy080 4. Peters S, Vermeulen R, Portengen L, Olsson A, Kendzia B, Vincent R, et al. Modelling of occupational respirable crystalline silica exposure for quantitative exposure assessment in community-based case-control studies. J Environ M onit. 2011;13(11):3262-8. https://doi.org/10.1039/c1em10628g 5. Peters S, Vermeulen R, Portengen L, Olsson A, Kendzia B, Vincent R, et al. SYN-JEM: A Quantitative Job-Exposure Matrix for Five Lung Carcinogens. Ann Occup Hyg. 2016;60(7):795-811. https:...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Editorial Source Type: research