The established associations between silicosis and TB and with pneumoconiosis were confirmed. Support for an association with liver cancer in men is demonstrated. There was very weak, support for links with kidney disease and, lung cancer.
Evidence from:
A Marinaccio et al. Occ Env Med (2006) Vol. 63 p 762-765
“Retrospective mortality cohort study of Italian workers compensated for silicosis”
There was no association with cardiovascular disease.
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