Status of occupational cancer in Lithuania

International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
Rūta Petrauskaite EverattAgne Kuciauskaité

Abstract

Because industrialization in Lithuania started only about 50 years ago, occupational cancer is only now becoming an important issue. This article describes the situation of occupational cancer in Lithuania: research, exposures to carcinogens, regulation, and legal practice. Epidemiologic studies of work-related cancers have shown increased risks among cement, textile, and asbestos-cement workers. In 1997, 28% of employed workers in Lithuania were exposed to carcinogens. A legislation system regulating exposures to carcinogens, harmonized with European Directives, has recently been created. In 1995-2003, there were 5,652 new cases of occupational diseases. However, occupational cancers are seriously underdiagnosed--only one case of cancer was diagnosed as occupational. Establishment of a system that would enable diagnosis, certification, and compensation of cases of occupational neoplasms is essential in Lithuania.

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May 15, 2007·American Journal of Industrial Medicine·Rūta Petrauskaite EverattRemigijus Jankauskas
Oct 6, 2007·International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health·Charles Woolfson, Dace Calite

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