15 Nov 2012
The Occupational Cancer Research Centre will lead a Canada-wide study investigating the human and economic impact of workplace exposure to carcinogens. Funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, the study will focus on 44 known or suspected carcinogens, and their links to many different types of cancer.
To read more about the study and its potential impact on the health of workers and prevention of cancer, see the links below.
New study to put a dollar figure to the cost of cancer Sarnia-Lambton Independent, April 5, 2013
New, first-of-its-kind Canadian study to chronicle the impact of occupational cancers The Pump Handle, January 14, 2013
Major study to examine workplace cancer causes Global News, November 14, 2012
Study aims to uncover impact of workplaces on causing cancer CTV News, November 14, 2012
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