Year: 1981 Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine, v.23, no.7, (July 1981), p.485-494 SIEC No: 20021372

This retrospective cohort study examines mortality & cancer incidence among 3686 men & women employed as chemists in 1959. Among female chemists, deaths due to all causes & suicide occured more frequently than expected. Possible explanations for these unexpected findings are presented. (31 refs)