Abstract Title:

Occupational Exposure to Pesticides With Occupational Sun Exposure Increases the Risk for Cutaneous Melanoma.

Abstract Source:

J Occup Environ Med. 2016 Apr ;58(4):370-5. PMID: 27058477

Abstract Author(s):

Cristina Fortes, Simona Mastroeni, Marjorie Segatto M, Clarissa Hohmann, Lucia Miligi, Lucio Bakos, Renan Bonamigo

Article Affiliation:

Cristina Fortes

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to examine the association between occupational exposure to pesticides and cutaneous melanoma, controlling for all possible confounders.

METHODS: A pooled analysis of two case-control studies was conducted in two different geographic areas (Italy and Brazil). Detailed pesticides exposure histories were obtained.

RESULTS: Ever use of any pesticide was associated with a high risk of cutaneous melanoma (odds ratio 2.58; 95% confidence interval 1.18-5.65) in particular exposure to herbicides (glyphosate) and fungicides (mancozeb, maneb), after controlling for confounding factors. When subjects were exposed to both pesticides and occupational sun exposure, the risk increased even more (odds ratio 4.68; 95% confidence interval 1.29-17.0).

CONCLUSIONS: The study suggests an augmented risk of cutaneous melanoma among subjects with exposure to pesticides, in particular among those exposed to occupational sun exposure.

Study Type : Human Study

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