Prostate Cancer Risk in Firefighters
- Conditions
- Prostatic Cancer
- Interventions
- Other: Observational study, prostate cancer is outcome of interest
- Registration Number
- NCT03893123
- Lead Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
- Brief Summary
Firefighters have been shown to be at increased risk for various types of cancer, including prostate cancer. This study will try to explore possible reasons for this increase in risk. A study group at the Cancer Registry of Norway is creating a cohort of Norwegian firemen employed from 1960 onwards. A job exposure matrix (JEM) is also being constructed, examining different types of exposure to potentially cancer-inducing agents and activities, and how these have changed historically. Examples include exposure to fire-smoke, shiftwork, diesel exhaust and regular health check-ups. By linking the cohort with data from the Cancer Registry of Norway and the JEM the investigators can examine which exposure assessments, if any, are related to an increased risk of prostate cancer.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 4500
- Work as firefighter as recorded by the participating fire stations
- Any other occupation, including chimney sweepers
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Firefighters Observational study, prostate cancer is outcome of interest -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Incidence of prostate cancer From January 1st 1960 until December 31st 2018 As reported to the Cancer Registry of Norway
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Cancer Registry of Norway
🇳🇴Oslo, Norway