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Abstract
Cancer has become one of the most devastating diseases worldwide. Today, occupational cancers are reported to represent 2–10% of all cancers, but this percentage is probably underestimated and may be as high as 15–20% in men; the figure is lower for women. Women are more likely than in the past to work in jobs traditionally held by men that may involve potentially hazardous exposures. With more women working, working longer, and in non-traditional jobs, there is increased potential for sustained exposure to occupational carcinogens. More thorough evaluation of cancer risk among working women and reassessment of the proportion of their cancer burden attributable to occupation is needed. Studies on men alone are not sufficient to describe risks among women. Comprehensive approach including research studies, preventive measures at work place in addition to legislation for working women should be considered.