Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8790
ISSN: 2329-8790
Division of Medical School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Research Article
Bitumen Exposure and Risk of Leukemia: A Protocol of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Author(s): Yaser Soleimani*
Background: Occupational exposure to bitumen is a widely used material in industry and raises concerns about health risks. Although preliminary evidence suggests a link between bitumen exposure and adverse health outcomes, the link to leukemia remains unclear. This systemic review and meta-analysis aimed to provide a comprehensive assessment of the existing literature to identify the relationship between bitumen exposure and leukemia risk.
Methods: The search was conducted in electronic databases (PubMed, WOS, and Scopus) from inception to 8th December 2023 in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. These include studies investigating the relationship between bitumen exposure and leukemia. Two independent reviewers performed the qualitative assessment, and data extraction. Random effects meta-analysis was used to estimate .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-8790.23.12.584