Publications by authors named "E de Heer"
Overrepresentation of New Workers in Jobs with Multiple Carcinogen Exposures in Canada.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2024
In Canada, understanding the demographic and job-related factors influencing the prevalence of new workers and their exposure to potential carcinogens is crucial for improving workplace safety and guiding policy interventions. Logistic regression was performed on the 2017 Labour Force Survey (LFS), to estimate the likelihood of being a new worker based on age, industry, occupation, season, and immigration status. Participants were categorized by sector and occupation using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 Version 1.
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- Colorectal cancer (CRC) rates for adults under 50 have risen in Canada, prompting discussions about starting screening at younger ages.
- Data from 1971 to 2021 indicate significant increases in CRC incidences, especially in the 35-39 age group, with males experiencing higher rates than females.
- The analysis highlights that males born since 1966 are at a notably higher risk, suggesting a need for further studies on CRC screening effectiveness for younger individuals.
Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with a range of health outcomes, including cancer diagnosis and survival. However, the evidence for this association is inconsistent between countries with and without single-payer health care systems. In this study, the relationships between neighborhood-level income, cancer stage at diagnosis, and cancer-specific mortality in Alberta, Canada, were evaluated.
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