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Urinary biomarkers in charcoal workers exposed to wood smoke in Bahia State, Brazil.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jun 2004
Kato Mina, Loomis Dana, Brooks Lance M, Gattas Gilka F J, Gomes Leni, Carvalho Albertinho B, Rego Marco A V, DeMarini David M
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Charcoal is an important source of energy for domestic and industrial use in many countries. Brazil is the largest producer of charcoal in the world, with approximately 350,000 workers linked to the production and transportation of charcoal. To evaluate the occupational exposure to wood smoke and potential genotoxic effects on workers in charcoal production, we studied urinary mutagenicity in Salmonella YG1041...
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