Exposure to crystalline silica in Canadian workplaces and the risk of kidney cancer

The causes of kidney cancer are not well understood though occupational exposures are thought to play a role. Crystalline silica is a known human carcinogen, and despite previous links with kidney disease, there have been few studies investigating its association with kidney cancer. We addressed this research gap using a population-based case-control study of Canadian men.Questionnaire data were obtained from individuals with histologically...