Environmental and occupational exposures and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in New England
Affiliates | Angeline S. Andrew [1,2], Tracie A. Caller [3], Rup Tandan [4], Eric J. Duell [5],Patricia L. Henegan [2], Nicholas C. Field [2], Walter G. Bradley [5], Elijah W. Stommel [2]
[1] Department of Epidemiology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth |
Journal | Neurodegenerative Diseases |
Summary | This case-control study sought to evaluate environmental and occupational exposures as risk factors for sporadic ALS. Survey responses from 295 PALS were compared to 225 controls without neurodegenerative illness. There was an observed risk of ALS amongst people who worked with one or more toxicants: pesticides, solvents, or heavy metals. Moreover, industries with higher toxicant exposure potential (constructions, manufacturing, mechanical, military, or painting) were associated with an elevated occupational risk. Lastly, there was an increased risk of ALS associated with frequent participation in water sports, particularly waterskiing. |
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