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Analyses of radiation and mesothelioma in the us transuranium and uranium registries

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  • Gibb, H.
  • Fulcher, K.
  • Nagarajan, S.
  • McCord, S.
  • Fallahian, N.A.
  • Hoffman, H.J.
  • Haver, C.
  • Tolmachev, S.

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Objectives: We examined the relationship between radiation and excess deaths from mesothelioma among deceased nuclear workers who were part of the US Transuranium and Uranium Registries. Methods: We performed univariate analysis with SAS Version 9.1 software. We conducted proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) and proportionate cancer mortality ratio (PCMR) analyses using the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Life Table Analysis System with the referent group being all deaths in the United States. Results: We found a PMR of 62.40 (P

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  • Gibb, H. & Fulcher, K. & Nagarajan, S. & McCord, S. & Fallahian, N.A. & Hoffman, H.J. & Haver, C. & Tolmachev, S., 2013. "Analyses of radiation and mesothelioma in the us transuranium and uranium registries," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(4), pages 710-716.
  • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.300928_9
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300928
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