Vinyl Chloride and Cancer

Case Study Title
Vinyl Chloride and Cancer

Setting
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production plant in Louisville, Kentucky

Type of Agent
Biological

Specific Agent
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Modes of Transmission
Airborne

Modes of Transmission
Direct body contact with exposed surfaces

Competencies Addressed
Public health literature

Source
Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the concepts and the calculation of proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) and standardized mortality ratio (SMR).
2. Be able to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the retrospective cohort study design.
3. Understand the concept of, and be able to calculate, person-years at risk.
4. Be familiar with the issues involved in selecting an appropriate study population.

Student Manual

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