Bitumen Exposure Health Risks | OutcomeReference

Contaminant cause

Road paving, roofing and waterproofing can lead to bitumen fumes or dermal exposure to bitumen

Risk C Factor

Measured in hours

Minor increase risk of Lung cancer Respiratory system	1 study Cancer risk in asphalt workers and roofers: Review and meta-analysi... Study in 1994 +80% with Moderate evidence
Minor increase risk of Skin cancer Intergumentary system	1 study Cancer risk in asphalt workers and roofers: Review and meta-analysi... Study in 1994 +220% with Low evidence
Minor increase risk of Stomach cancer (Gastr... Digestive system	1 study Cancer risk in asphalt workers and roofers: Review and meta-analysi... Study in 1994 +70% with Moderate evidence
Minor increase risk of Leukemia Lymphatic system	1 study Cancer risk in asphalt workers and roofers: Review and meta-analysi... Study in 1994 +70% with Moderate evidence

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