Evaluation of silicone-based wristbands as passive sampling systems using PAHs as an exposure proxy for carcinogen monitoring in firefighters: Evidence from the firefighter cancer initiative
Baum JLR, Bakali U, Killawala C, Santiago KM, Dikici E, Kobetz EN, Solle NS, Deo S, Bachas L, Daunert S. Evaluation of silicone-based wristbands as passive sampling systems using PAHs as an exposure proxy for carcinogen monitoring in firefighters: Evidence from the firefighter cancer initiative. Ecotoxicology And Environmental Safety 2020, 205: 111100. PMID: 32911453, DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRates of cancerPersonal protective equipmentActive-duty firefightersIndividual firefightersCancer InitiativeGeneral populationPersonal sampling devicesProtective equipmentSilicone wristbandsCancerMultiple exposuresSignificant toxinsExposure proxiesExposureProbable linkTurnout gearWork environmentInitial findingsFirefightersFire serviceGreater levelsObjective Measurement of Carcinogens Among Dominican Republic Firefighters Using Silicone-Based Wristbands
Caban-Martinez A, Feliciano P, Baum J, Bakali U, Santiago K, Solle N, Rivera G, Ramirez C, Deo S, Miric M, Perez-Then E, Kobetz E, Daunert S. Objective Measurement of Carcinogens Among Dominican Republic Firefighters Using Silicone-Based Wristbands. JCO Global Oncology 2020, 6: 15-15. DOI: 10.1200/go.20.90000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer riskTotal PAH exposureElevated cancer riskLow-resource settingsObjective measurementsOccupational epidemiologic studiesTypical work shiftExcess cancer riskLymphohematopoietic organsEpidemiologic studiesGeneral populationCarcinogenic exposuresPilot studyCarcinogenic compoundsPAH exposureWork shiftExposureDirect exposureRiskPhysical hazardsLow levelsFirefightersFirst respondersDominican RepublicChemical agents