ACUTE
MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA (AML)
EXPOSURES
The following diseases are associated with benzene exposure:
• Acute
Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
• Aplastic Anemia
• CML Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Myelodysplastic
Syndrome (MDS)
• Multiple
Myeloma & Thrombocytopenia
Exposure
to Benzene?
Benzene vapors could be breathed or absorbed
through the skin. Typically, leukemia and lymphoma
may be caused by years of exposure or very
heavy exposure.
Dangerous Occupations
• Environmental
Clean-up workers
• Pipe fitters
• Painters
• Labs technicians
• Chemical and Petrochemical plant workers
• Pesticide manufacturing
• Printing industry
• Gasoline distribution
• Oil tanker workers
• Wood stain and varnish workers
• Rubber production
• Manufacturer of adhesives
Sources of Benzene Exposure:
• Petrochemicals
• Jet Fuel
• Industrial Cleaning Solvents
• Degreasers
• Painting Thinners & Varnishes |
