Incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in Hunan Province and analysis of related risk factors
BackgroundThe prevalence of lung cancer, a major type of malignant tumor, has been increasing over the years greatly impacting the health of Chinese residents. This study investigates the epidemiological characteristics of lung cancer among healthcare workers in the Hunan Province, as well as the oc...
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| author | Jinzhang Xiao Sishi Li Shudong Zhu Shudong Zhu Shudong Zhu Shudong Zhu Kamakshi Ranjan Dianzheng Zhang |
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| description | BackgroundThe prevalence of lung cancer, a major type of malignant tumor, has been increasing over the years greatly impacting the health of Chinese residents. This study investigates the epidemiological characteristics of lung cancer among healthcare workers in the Hunan Province, as well as the occupational risk factors.MethodsThe data analyzed in this study was collected from the largest tumor hospital in the province: the Hunan Provincial Tumor Hospital affiliated with Central South University, School of Medicine. The data collected encompasses input collected between the years of 2004 to 2013 of the population of healthcare workers who were hospitalized for lung cancer treatments. Information was obtained through statistical analysis and telephonic interviews.ResultsThe prevalence of lung cancer among healthcare workers was much higher than that of the general population, as revealed by the difference between number of healthcare worker cases per 1,000 cases and number of healthcare workers per 1,000 population in the decade from 2004 to 2013. Analysis of the data further demonstrates that lung cancer prevalence among healthcare workers increases exponentially with age. Although smoking has been shown to increase the incidence of lung cancer to some extent, it is most likely not the main cause of lung cancer. In addition, it appears that the highest rates of lung cancer incidence occurs in mainly in primary general practitioners, medical radiologists, and nurses. The lack of awareness of personal safety measures may place healthcare workers at a greater risk of lung cancer. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8c3bcd012b954ffea6ce7fe10287335e2024-01-05T05:16:46ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652024-01-011110.3389/fpubh.2023.12803161280316Incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in Hunan Province and analysis of related risk factorsJinzhang Xiao0Sishi Li1Shudong Zhu2Shudong Zhu3Shudong Zhu4Shudong Zhu5Kamakshi Ranjan6Dianzheng Zhang7Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaNantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaSchool of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, ChinaArgus Pharmaceuticals, Changsha, ChinaDepartment of Bio-Medical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDepartment of Bio-Medical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBackgroundThe prevalence of lung cancer, a major type of malignant tumor, has been increasing over the years greatly impacting the health of Chinese residents. This study investigates the epidemiological characteristics of lung cancer among healthcare workers in the Hunan Province, as well as the occupational risk factors.MethodsThe data analyzed in this study was collected from the largest tumor hospital in the province: the Hunan Provincial Tumor Hospital affiliated with Central South University, School of Medicine. The data collected encompasses input collected between the years of 2004 to 2013 of the population of healthcare workers who were hospitalized for lung cancer treatments. Information was obtained through statistical analysis and telephonic interviews.ResultsThe prevalence of lung cancer among healthcare workers was much higher than that of the general population, as revealed by the difference between number of healthcare worker cases per 1,000 cases and number of healthcare workers per 1,000 population in the decade from 2004 to 2013. Analysis of the data further demonstrates that lung cancer prevalence among healthcare workers increases exponentially with age. Although smoking has been shown to increase the incidence of lung cancer to some extent, it is most likely not the main cause of lung cancer. In addition, it appears that the highest rates of lung cancer incidence occurs in mainly in primary general practitioners, medical radiologists, and nurses. The lack of awareness of personal safety measures may place healthcare workers at a greater risk of lung cancer.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1280316/fulllung cancerhealthcare workerrisk factorincidenceoccupation |
| spellingShingle | Jinzhang Xiao Sishi Li Shudong Zhu Shudong Zhu Shudong Zhu Shudong Zhu Kamakshi Ranjan Dianzheng Zhang Incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in Hunan Province and analysis of related risk factors Frontiers in Public Health lung cancer healthcare worker risk factor incidence occupation |
| title | Incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in Hunan Province and analysis of related risk factors |
| title_full | Incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in Hunan Province and analysis of related risk factors |
| title_fullStr | Incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in Hunan Province and analysis of related risk factors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in Hunan Province and analysis of related risk factors |
| title_short | Incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in Hunan Province and analysis of related risk factors |
| title_sort | incidence of lung cancer among healthcare workers in hunan province and analysis of related risk factors |
| topic | lung cancer healthcare worker risk factor incidence occupation |
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