Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and benzene exposure: A systematic literature review

摘要: Abstract Epidemiological papers that address an association between benzene exposure and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) were identified separated by study design. Eighteen studies contained 21 groups—11 population-based case–control groups, 3 nested occupation-based groups 7 occupational cohort groups. Petroleum industry not included. Only two of these showed statistically significant associations. However, among workers with multiple exposures across industries. Eleven the presented ratios less than one, equaled eight greater one. Over all, about as many cases observed (404) expected (390.0) for to ratio 1.04 (0.94–1.14). After removal chemical problems, was 359 373.2 expected, yielding odds 0.96 (0.86–1.06). Further assessment NHL should document separate out contribution non-benzene exposures.