Silicone wristbands track firefighters' exposure to harmful chemicals - Phys.org

5/26/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Science X staff
by Science X staff
Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from the disease than the general adult U.S. population, according to studies by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and other agencies.
Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from the disease than the general adult U.S. population, according to studies by the National Institut… [+4159 chars]
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