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Head and neck cancers (HNCs) are most often diagnosed at advanced stages, when treatment is both less effective and highly damaging. There is sufficient evidence that formaldehyde and occupations with risk to X-radiation, gamma-radiation exposure are associated with HNCs. There is also some evidence that known carcinogens can also play a role in HNC risk within occupations, including asbestos, strong acid mists, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, textile dust, working in the rubber industry, metal working fluids, and man-made vitreous fibers. Additional studies are necessary to confirm the association of many suspicious agents, occupations, and industries with oral cavity, pharyngeal, and nasopharyngeal cancers. Nevertheless, the knowledge accumulated so far informs prevention and safety at work. Efforts to reduce the burden of head and neck cancers must involve exposure reduction in high-risk occupations.

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Hashim, D., Boffetta, P. (2020). Head and Neck Cancers. In: Anttila, S., Boffetta, P. (eds) Occupational Cancers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30766-0_4

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