Semiconductor Work, Leukemia, and Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the development of the semiconductor industry over the past 60 years, various occupational diseases have been reported to coincide with rapid industrial growth. Among these occupational diseases, the association between semiconductor work and cancers, including leukemia, remains controversial. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the associations between semiconductor work, leukemia, and cancer risk.

Methods

The core research databases, including PubMed, were screened for studies published until 31 July 2022. All eligible studies assessed cancer risk among workers in the semiconductor industry.

Results

Nine studies were selected after a literature review. The employment period of semiconductor workers in each study was between 1

SUBMITTER: Kim K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9690168 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature