Risk of breast cancer among enlisted Army women occupationally exposed to volatile organic compounds

Abstract

This study provides preliminary evidence that exposure to one or more of the study VOCs is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Further substance-specific, quantitative analyses are warranted.

Environmental pollutants and breast cancer

“…Many of the specific solvents were correlated with each other, reducing ability to attribute risk to particular compounds. In a retrospective cohort study, Rennix et al 106 found higher risk among U.S. Army enlisted women in jobs with likely medium or high solvent exposure (IRR ¼ 1.48; 95% CI, 1.01-2.07). Chang et al [107][108][109] reported higher incidence in a large cohort of electronics factory workers in Taiwan.…”

Photocatalytic degradation and detoxification of o-chloroaniline in the gas phase: Mechanistic consideration and mutagenicity assessment of its decomposed gaseous intermediate mixture

“…However, most VOCs are toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic to humans and are therefore detrimental to human health. In fact, long-term exposure to indoor and industrial sources can cause sick building syndromes [1] and occupational diseases [2,3]. Therefore, increasing attention has been paid to the carcinogenic and adverse effects of various VOCs on human health [4,5].…”

Oral Contraceptive Use Among Women in the Military and the General U.S. Population

“…1706 physical fitness and undergo frequent routine medical examinations. 23,24 Second, environmental exposures 25 and lifestyle choices, including those pertaining to reproduction and OC use, likely differ between these two groups.…”