Increasing incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: occupational and environmental factors.

摘要: Abstract The incidence of non-Hodgkin9s lymphoma (NHL) has been increasing steadily for the last 30 years, and attention is being focused on possible causes this increase. Possible explanations have included exposure to viruses, radiation, nutrition, pesticides, these issues are addressed by other presentations in workshop. interest a role pesticides stems from observation that farmers an increased risk NHL. However, may also be exposed oncogenic viruses carried farm animals, studies abattoir workers meat inspectors found risks NHL; although findings unlikely directly relevant general population, they do complement suggestions factor increase Farmers chronic antigenic stimulation which This latter consistent with NHL associated several autoimmune diseases involve stimulation. number occupational exposures but generally rare inconsistent, work involving wood, solvents, or related chemicals. Perhaps strongest evidence association environmental comes two showing use hair dyes increases relatively common women, dye account approximately 20% all cases women. it not known if during 40 years. life-style factors such as alcohol, tobacco, medication weak inconsistent.