Frequently Asked Questions: NIOSH Fire Fighter Cancer Study
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Fire fighters face many hazards in the line of duty. The risks of severe and potentially fatal injuries from the dangerous environment of a fire scene are well known. Additionally, fires generate toxic contaminants, some that are known or suspected to cause cancer. Less is known about long term health effects fire fighters may experience as a result of such work-related exposures. One question is whether or not fire fighters are more at risk for developing cancer.
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