Occupational, dietary, and other risk factors for myelodysplastic syndromes in Western Greece.

Purpose: We have observed an increasing incidence of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in the geographic area of Western Greece during the past two decades. The objective of this study was to investigate potential risk factors for the manifestation of MDS in this area of Greece.

Methods: A hospital-based case-control study was conducted in the public hospitals of the region.