Occupational benzene exposure and skin cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exposure to benzene is a widespread occupational hazard that has been associated with haematopoietic neoplasms. The increasing awareness of the health effects that can arise from extended dermal contact with aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene, may elevate the risk of skin cancer.

Aims

This study addresses the association between occupational benzene exposure and its incidence and mortality, encompassing non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as cutaneous melanoma (CM).

Methods

After removing duplicates, we screened 5652 articles from four different sources (Embase, Pubmed, Scopus and IARC Monographs), retrieving 29 independent studies on occupational benzene exposure and skin cancer. The meta

SUBMITTER: Angelini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12257946 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature