Publications by authors named "Henna Ukani"
Methodological and Practical Challenges in Synthesizing Occupational Cancer Studies.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Researchers often find mixed results when studying links between occupational exposures and cancer, making it essential to analyze these findings closely.
- Meta-analysis faces various challenges, such as differences in how studies measure effects, the assumption of study independence, and inconsistencies in cancer definitions.
- The paper showcases real examples from a meta-analysis of firefighter cancer data and offers practical tips for addressing these issues in future studies.
Article Synopsis
- Firefighting can lead to a higher chance of getting certain types of cancer, but overall, firefighters have lower cancer rates compared to regular people.
- A review of 38 studies showed that firefighters are more likely to get skin and prostate cancers, but have higher death rates from cancers like rectum and testis.
- Experts say we need more research to help firefighters with cancer screening and to study different kinds of cancers that haven’t been looked at yet.