Prostatic Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
Firefighters have been shown to be at increased risk for various types of cancer, including prostate cancer. This study will try to explore possible reasons for this increase in risk. A study group at the Cancer Registry of Norway is creating a cohort of Norwegian firemen employed from 1960 onwards. A job exposure matrix (JEM) is also being constructed, examining different types of exposure to potentially cancer-inducing agents and activities, and how these have changed historically. Examples include exposure to fire-smoke, shiftwork, diesel exhaust and regular health check-ups. By linking the cohort with data from the Cancer Registry of Norway and the JEM the investigators can examine which exposure assessments, if any, are related to an increased risk of prostate cancer.
Interventions
OTHERObservational study, prostate cancer is outcome of interest
Observational study
Sponsors
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Extrastiftelsen
National Institute of Occupational Health
Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
Fagforbundet
Gjensidige Foundation
Norwegian Cancer Society
Norwegian Firefighters Fight Cancer
Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority
Oslo University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Work as firefighter as recorded by the participating fire stations
Exclusion criteria
* Any other occupation, including chimney sweepers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of prostate cancer | From January 1st 1960 until December 31st 2018 | As reported to the Cancer Registry of Norway |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed