Overview of historical occupational exposure to trichloroethylene in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a carcinogen that has been causally linked to kidney cancer and possibly other cancer sites including the liver and lymphatic system. Its use in China has increased since the early 1990s due to the growing metal and electronic industries. We aimed to summarize the major sources of occupational exposure to TCE over time in China.

Methods

Occupational TCE exposure assessments were extracted from both the Chinese and English scientific literature, as well as from industrial hygiene surveys performed in Guangdong, Tianjin, and Hong Kong. Weighted mean concentrations were summarized by occupation and industry.

Results

We extracted over 12,412 measurements from 55 industries and 35 occupations across China since 1976, of which at least

SUBMITTER: Nie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911510 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature