Third follow-up of a Dutch cohort occupationally exposed to chlorophenoxy herbicides, chlorophenols and dioxins

Objective: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in two chlorophenoxy herbicide manufacturing factories, producing mainly 2,4,5-T (factory A) and MCPA, MCPP, and 2,4-D (factory B). Previously, we have shown elevated risks for mortality and cancer mortality in this cohort. The purpose of the current, third follow-up, is to provide an updated assessment of cause-specific mortality for both factories. Methods: The study population was defined as all persons working in one of the two factories during 1955-1985 for factory A, or during 1965-1986 for factory B. Analyses were done using Cox prop... Mehr ...