Textile industry workers are exposed to several chemicals which are known to have carcinogenic properties. Exposure to different sets of chemicals and physical factors in textile industry may induce occupational cancer as a long-term effect. This article outlines prevalence of several types of cancer among textile industry workers.
Textile industry workers are exposed to several chemicals including dyes, solvents, optical brighteners, finishing agents and numerous types of natural and synthetic fiber dust which can affect their health Moreover, various dyes and solvents used in the textile industry have been reported to have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. Textile workers engaged in finishing process are frequently exposed to formaldehyde, released from crease-resistance agents, which is known for its severe toxicity. Moreover, azo dyes that are aromatic hydrocarbon derivatives…
