Table 1

Relative risk estimates for measuring the association between eye melanoma and industries according to the industry classification system (from Ajani et al90)

Occupation exposure cross linkage system (OEC)Bureau of census classification system (BOC)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.021.52Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries
Construction0.490.53Construction
1.18Manufacturing
Paper and wood1.04
Glass, clay, and stone1.32
Metal4.42
Machinery0.33
Transportation methods, ship building, aircraft0.671.23Transportation, communications, and other public utilities
1.08Wholesale trade
1.21Retail trade
0.60Finance, insurance, and real estate
0.88Business and repair services
0.71Personal services
Food and tobacco1.33
Textile0.77
Chemicals, drugs, and paints0.24
Rubber, plastic, and synthetics0.50
Leather3.06
Medicine and science0.73
Entertainment and recreation0.823.02Entertainment and recreation services
0.55Professional and related services
1.06Public administration
Art1.03
1.61Others
Other occupations with few chemical exposures1.35
  • Significant at p<0.05.