Independent report

Bladder cancer in hairdressers, barbers and textile workers: IIAC position paper 31

A review of the risk of bladder cancer in hairdressers, barbers and textile workers.

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Bladder cancer in hairdressers, barbers and textile workers

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Having considered the evidence for working with exposure to certain chemicals, the council concluded there was insufficient evidence to recommend adding bladder cancer in hairdressers, barbers and textile workers to the list of prescribed diseases for which people can claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

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Published 13 February 2014

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