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. 2004 Jan;61(1):86–88.

Risk of fatal industrial accidents and death from other external causes among asphalt workers

I Burstyn 1, P Boffetta 1, B Jarvholm 1, T Partanen 1, O Svane 1, S Langard 1, T Kauppinen 1, I Stucker 1, J Shaham 1, D Heederik 1, W Ahrens 1, I Bergdahl 1, S Cenee 1, M Hooiveld 1, B Randem 1, C Johansen 1, G Ferro 1, H Kromhout 1
PMCID: PMC1757805  PMID: 14691280

Abstract

Overall, no evidence was found supporting the hypothesis that asphalt workers are at increased risk of fatal industrial or road accidents. Mortality from other external causes did not increase in this population as a whole, but increased risks among short term workers deserve further attention.

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