• A systematic review of cancer risk among users of smokeless tobacco (Swedish snus) exclusively, compared with no use of tobacco 

      Valen, Håkon; Becher, Rune; Vist, Gunn Elisabeth; Holme, Jørn Andreas; Mdala, Ibrahimu; Ørjasæter Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin; Alexander, Jan; Underland, Vigdis; Brinchmann, Bendik Christian; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      The main objective of this systematic review was to assess cancer risk, and mor-tality after cancer diagnosis, for exclusive users of Swedish snus, compared withnon-users of tobacco. We followed international standards for ...
    • Adverse health effects of electronic cigarette use: an umbrella review and toxicological evaluation 

      Becher, Rune; Valen, Håkon; Vist, Gunn Elisabeth; Brinchmann, Bendik Christian; Holme, Jørn Andreas; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Andreassen, Ole; Underland, Vigdis; Mariussen, Espen; Bakkeli, Miriam; Dahl, Jon Einar; Carlsen, Karin Cecilie Lødrup; Alexander, Jan (Research report, 2022)
    • Benzene exposure and risk of lung cancer in the Norwegian Offshore Petroleum Worker cohort: a prospective case-cohort study 

      Babigumira, Ronnie; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Hosgood, H. Dean; Samuelsen, Sven Ove; Bråtveit, Magne; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Rothman, Nathaniel; Lan, Qing; Silverman, Debra T.; Friesen, Melissa C.; Shala, Nita Kaupang; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Stenehjem, Jo Steinson (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objective The objective of our study was to examine whether occupational exposure to benzene is associated with lung cancer among males in the Norwegian Offshore Petroleum Workers cohort. Methods Among 25 347 male offshore ...
    • Cancer incidence in sites potentially related to occupational exposures: 58 years of follow-up of firefighters in the Norwegian Fire Departments Cohort 

      Marjerrison, Niki; Jakobsen, Jarle; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Hansen, Johnni; Martinsen, Jan Ivar; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Kjærheim, Kristina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Objectives Firefighters are exposed to a variety of known and suspected carcinogens through their work. However, the association with cancer risk has limited evidence. We examined cancer incidence among firefighters in the ...
    • Comparison of cancer incidence and mortality in the Norwegian Fire Departments Cohort, 1960-2018 

      Marjerrison, Niki; Jacobsen, Jarle; Demers, Paul A.; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Hansen, Johnni; Martinsen, Jan Ivar; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Kjærheim, Kristina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Objectives Elevated risk of cancer at several sites has been reported among firefighters, although with mixed findings. The purpose of this study was to calculate standardised incidence ratios (SIRs) and standardised ...
    • Exposure to benzene and other hydrocarbons and risk of bladder cancer among male offshore petroleum workers 

      Shala, Nita Kaupang; Stenehjem, Jo; Babigumira, Ronnie; Liu, Fei-Chih; Berge, Leon Alexander Mclaren; Silverman, Debra T.; Friesen, Melissa C.; Rothman, Nathaniel; Lan, Qing; Hosgood, H. Dean; Samuelsen, Sven Ove; Bråtveit, Magne; Kirkeleit, Jorunn; Andreassen, Bettina Kulle; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background Occupational exposures constitute the second leading cause of urinary bladder cancer after tobacco smoking. Increased risks have been found in the petroleum industry, but high-quality exposure data are needed ...
    • IARC monographs: 40 years of evaluating carcinogenic hazards to humans 

      Pearce, Neil; Blair, Aaron; Vineis, Paolo; Ahrens, Wolfgang; Andersen, Aage; Anto, Josep M.; Armstrong, Bruce K.; Baccarelli, Andrea A.; Beland, Frederick A.; Berrington, Amy; Bertazzi, Pier Alberto; Birmbaum, Linda S.; Brownson, Ross C.; Bucher, John R.; Cantor, Kenneth P.; Cardis, Elisabeth; Cherrie, John W.; Christiani, David C.; Cocco, Pierluigi; Coggon, David; Comba, Pietro; Demers, Paul A.; Dement, John M.; Douwes, Jerouen; Eisen, Ellen A.; Engel, Lawrence S.; Fenske, Richard A.; Fleming, Lora E.; Fletcher, Tony; Fontham, Elizabeth; Forastiere, Francesco; Frentzel-Beyme, Rainer; Fritschi, Lin; Gerin, Michel; Goldberg, Marcel; Grandjean, Philippe; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Gustavsson, Per; Haines, Andy; Hartge, Patricia; Hansen, Johnni; Hauptmann, Michael; Heederick, Dick; Hemminki, Kari; Hemon, Denis; Hertz-Picciotto, Irva; Hoppin, Jane A.; Huff, James; Jarvholm, Bengt; Kang, Daehee; Karagas, Margaret R.; Kjærheim, Kristina; Kjuus, Helge; Kogevinas, Manolis; Kriebel, David; Kristensen, Petter; Kromhout, Hans; Laden, Francine; Lebailly, Pierre; LeMasters, Grace; Lubin, Jay H.; Lynch, Charles F.; Lynge, Elsebeth; ‘t Mannetje, Andrea; McMichael, Anthony J.; McLaughlin, John R.; Marrett, Loraine; Martuzzi, Marco; Merchant, James A.; Merler, Enzo; Merletti, Franco; Miller, Anthony; Mirer, Franklin E.; Monson, Richard; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Olshan, Andrew F.; Parent, Marie-Elise; Perera, Frederica P.; Perry, Melissa J.; Pesatori, Angela Cecilia; Pirastu, Roberta; Porta, Miquel; Pukkala, Eero; Rice, Carol; Richardson, David B.; Ritter, Leonard; Ritz, Beate; Ronckers, Cecile M.; Rushton, Lesley; Rusiecki, Jennifer A.; Rusyn, Ivan; Samet, Jonathan M.; Sandler, Dale P.; de Sanjose, Silvia; Schernhammer, Eva; Costantini, Adele Seniori; Seixas, Noah; Shy, Carl; Siemiatycki, Jack; Silverman, Debra T.; Simonato, Lorenzo; Smith, Allan H.; Smith, Martyn T.; Spinelli, John J.; Spitz, Margaret R.; Stallones, Lorann; Stayner, Leslie T.; Steenland, Kyle; Stenzel, Mark; Stewart, Bernard W.; Stewart, Patricia A.; Symanski, Elaine; Terracini, Benedetto; Tolbert, Paige E.; Vainio, Harri; Vena, John; Vermeulen, Roel; Victora, Cesar G.; Ward, Elizabeth M.; Weinberg, Clarice R.; Weisenburger, Dennis; Wesseling, Catharina; Weiderpass, Elisabete; Zahm, Shelia Hoar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)
      Background: Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Programme for the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans has been criticized for several of its evaluations, and also for the approach used ...
    • Occupational exposures of firefighting and urinary tract cancer risk among men in the Norwegian Fire Departments Cohort 

      Marjerrison, Niki; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Hansen, Johnni; Martinsen, Jan Ivar; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Olsen, Raymond; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Kjærheim, Kristina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objectives Increased risks of bladder cancer and mesothelioma were the strongest evidence for the recent reclassification of firefighting as carcinogenic (Group 1) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Our ...
    • Use of Swedish smokeless tobacco during pregnancy: a systematic review of pregnancy and early life health risk 

      Brinchmann, Bendik Christian; Vist, Gunn Elisabeth; Becher, Rune; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Ørjasæter Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin; Underland, Vigdis; Holme, Jørn Andreas; Carlsen, Karin Cecilie Lødrup; Kreyberg, Ina; Nordhagen, Live Solveig; Bains, Karen Eline Stensby; Carlsen, Kai-Håkon; Alexander, Jan; Valen, Håkon (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
    • Work conditions and practices in Norwegian Fire Departments From 1950 until today. A Survey on factors potentially influencing carcinogen exposure 

      Jakobsen, Jarle; Babigumira, Ronnie; Danielsen, Marie; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Olsen, Raymond; Rosting, Cecilie; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Kjærheim, Kristina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background Meta-analyses have shown firefighters to be at an increased risk of several cancer types. Occupational carcinogen exposure may explain these increased risks. This study aims to describe Norwegian fire departments' ...