MDS
& APLASTIC ANEMIA
CHEMICAL EXPOSURES
The
following diseases are associated with benzene exposure:
• Acute
Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
• Non Hodgkins Lymphoma
• CLL Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Myelodysplastic
Syndrome (MDS)
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 |
