Cancer and occupational exposure to inorganic lead compounds: a meta-analysis of published data.

13 Jun 1995H Fu, P Boffetta

The findings from the workers with heavy exposure to lead provided some evidence to support the hypothesis of an association between stomach and lung cancer and exposure to lead

Meta Analysis
4 effects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Lead Exposure Contaminant risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Lead Exposure
Contaminant

Kidney Cancer Urinary outcome
Minor increase risk of Kidney Cancer
Urinary system

Moderate evidence
3.0%

Lead Exposure Contaminant risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Lead Exposure
Contaminant

Bladder cancer Urinary outcome
Minor increase risk of Bladder cancer
Urinary system

Moderate evidence
3.0%

Lead Exposure Contaminant risk & protective factor
Risk Factor Lead Exposure
Contaminant

Stomach cancer (Gastric cancer) Digestive outcome
Increased risk of Stomach cancer (Gastr...
Digestive system

High evidence
50.0%

Lead Exposure Contaminant risk & protective factor
Risk Factor Lead Exposure
Contaminant

Lung cancer Respiratory outcome
Increased risk of Lung cancer
Respiratory system

High evidence
42.0%