The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies substances based on their carcinogenicity to humans. According to IARC, exposure to some substances or occupations may increase the risk of ovarian cancer.
The following occupational exposures increase the risk of ovarian cancer:
CAREX Canada estimates the number of Canadians exposed to carcinogens in the workplace. See the CAREX Canada carcinogen profiles for more information on asbestos and related industries and occupations:
See the IARC monographs for more information on the scientific evidence linking asbestos with increased risk of ovarian cancer:
For more information on how IARC classifies carcinogens, read this fact sheet.
All buildings are susceptible to radon and exposure to radon can cause lung cancer. Click the links to learn more…
Due to the long-term risk of firefighting activities, the OCRC is actively involved in firefighter cancer research. This page houses…
OCRC has developed a user toolkit for the Occupational Disease Statistics (OccDiseaseStats) website and data tool. The toolkit offers a…
