Publications by authors named "Maria Helena G Andersen"

Objectives: To update and extend the examination of cancer incidence in a cohort of Danish firefighters, now adding 7 years of follow-up and 2766 additional firefighters. The primary focus was directed toward cancer sites that recently contributed to the hazard evaluation conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Methods: The updated cohort consisted of 11,827 male Danish firefighters who were followed up for cancer from 1968 to 2021.

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Diesel-powered trains are used worldwide for passenger transport. The present study aimed to assess air pollution concentrations in passenger cars from diesel and electric trains. Personal exposure monitoring (6-7 h per day) was carried out for 49 days on diesel and 22 days on electric trains.

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