Occupations and Risk of Head and Neck Cancers: A Case-Control Study in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT: Cancer is a major global health concern. Head and neck cancers are the sixth most prevalent type of cancer globally; it has been suggested that these cancers can be caused due to pesticide exposure during agricultural activities. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether agricultural labor is associated with an increased risk of head and neck cancers. A case-control study was performed in Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Tanzania: a national, specialized cancer hospital. A total of 298 head and neck cases and 305 controls were included. Occupational history and information about lifestyle factors and diet were obtained by interview. Using logistic regression analyses and adjusting for lifestyle and diet, an increased risk of head and neck cancer was found among workers with a history of

SUBMITTER: Mwelange LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12652957 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature