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TL;DR
This systematic review analyzed 11 case-control studies to find that firefighting, physically strenuous work, and chronic night shift work are associated with an increased prostate cancer risk.
Life · 7 authors, 6 centres
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This systematic review analyzed 11 case-control studies to find that firefighting, physically strenuous work, and chronic night shift work are associated with an increased prostate cancer risk.
This systematic review synthesized 11 case-control studies from multiple countries to investigate associations between specific occupational exposures and prostate cancer risk. Conversely, an inverse association was found for solar ultraviolet radiation exposure (OR 0.68). Associations for physical activity at work and exposure to styrene or certain pesticides were not statistically significant. They conclude that occupational factors contribute to prostate cancer risk and emphasize the need for further research to clarify mechanisms and develop prevention strategies.