Resource Tag: OCCUPATIONS. EMBALMERS

To evaluate the potential carcinogenic effects of formaldehyde, the authors examined the proportionate mortality experience of embalmers licensed to practice in California. Mortality was significantly elevated for total cancer, arteriosclerotic heart disease, & suicide. (18 refs)

In view of findings of nasal cancer in rats exposed to foraldehyde vapors, the authors investigated the proportionate mortality experience of embalmers licensed to practice in New York State. Mortality was sifnificantly elevated for cancers of the skin & colon & for arteriosclerotic heart disease. Rates for suicide are included. (18 refs)