US-Report on breast cancer risk for working women

A review of the scientific literature  on women workers and breast cancer, released by the US Breast Cancer Fund, uncovered more than 20 occupations associated with increased risk of breast cancer compared to the risk for the general population. With the release of this report the Breast Cancer Fund launched an ongoing advocacy campaign that involves lawmakers, state and federal agencies, and consumers to decrease toxic exposures on the job.

The full report, infographics and additional information can be found at www.breastcancerfund.org/workingwomen 

The Breast Cancer Fund is the leading US national organization working to prevent breast cancer by eliminating exposures to toxic chemicals and radiation linked to the disease. www.breastcancerfund.org 

EU-OSHA report on Exposure to carcinogens and work-related cancer: a review of assessment methods.