Assessing carcinogenic and mutagenic hazards in firefighting: a comprehensive review.

IF 2.3 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Radosław Makowski, Wioletta Rogula-Kozłowska, Andrzej Polanczyk
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Abstract

This review aims to critically assess the carcinogenic and mutagenic risks associated with firefighting, with a focus on cancer incidence, cancer mortality and other chronic health outcomes. Firefighting is widely recognized as a high-risk occupation due to repeated exposure to hazardous substances, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other combustion by-products. An extensive review of empirical studies, meta-analyses, and institutional reports was conducted, considering not only direct fireground exposure but also risks arising from contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE) and indoor air pollution within fire stations. The findings establish a consistent link between firefighting and elevated risks of multiple cancers and chronic diseases. The complexity of modern -firefighting -environments, amplified by evolving materials, under--ventilated fires, and inadequate decontamination practices, further intensifies these risks. The review highlights the urgent need for advanced protective gear, standardized decontamination protocols, routine health surveillance, and policy reforms. It underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in developing effective strategies to safeguard the health of firefighters, who play a vital role in ensuring public safety.

评估消防中的致癌和诱变危害:一项全面的综述。
本综述旨在批判性地评估与消防相关的致癌和致突变风险,重点关注癌症发病率、癌症死亡率和其他慢性健康结果。由于反复接触有害物质,包括多环芳烃(PAHs)和其他燃烧副产物,消防被广泛认为是一项高风险职业。对经验研究、荟萃分析和机构报告进行了广泛的回顾,不仅考虑了直接接触火场,还考虑了受污染的个人防护装备(PPE)和消防站室内空气污染所带来的风险。研究结果证实了消防与多种癌症和慢性疾病风险升高之间的一致联系。现代消防环境的复杂性,再加上不断变化的材料、通风不足的火灾和不充分的净化措施,进一步加剧了这些风险。该审查强调迫切需要先进的防护装备、标准化的去污方案、常规卫生监测和政策改革。它强调了多学科合作在制定有效战略以保障消防员健康方面的重要性,消防员在确保公共安全方面发挥着至关重要的作用。
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