The challenges of estimating exposure to workplace carcinogens in Canada

Institute for Work & Health
481 University Avenue, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario

Paul Demers
Occupational Cancer Research Centre

Organizations such as the International Agency for Research on Cancer have identified over 60 workplace carcinogens, and many more suspected carcinogens, to which thousands of Canadians continue to be exposed. However, relatively little is known regarding how many are exposed, where and how they are exposed, and their level of exposure. This data is essential for effective cancer prevention efforts and CAREX Canada was created to fill this data gap. In this presentation I will present an overview of the project, including the creation of a Canadian Workplace Exposure Database, and present some key results for high priority carcinogens in Ontario.

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