War journalism: an occupational exposure.
BMJ Case Rep
; 14(10)2021 Oct 14.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34649858
ABSTRACT
Apart from the risk of accidents, war theatres present a hazard related to numerous long-lasting toxic agents. For 10 years, a >60-year-old male journalist worked in war theatres in the Far and Near East where he was exposed to asbestos and other toxic substances (metals, silica, clays, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other organic substances) contained in dust and smoke of destroyed buildings. More than 15 years later, he developed a mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the soft palate and, subsequently, a pleural malignant mesothelioma. The safety of war journalists should focus not only on preventing the risk of being killed, but also on providing protection from toxic and carcinogenic agents. Exposure to substances released during the destruction of buildings can also pose a carcinogenic risk for survivors.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Pleurais
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Amianto
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Exposição Ocupacional
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Mesotelioma
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Doenças Profissionais
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália