Firefighters more likely to develop cancer than workers in other fields.
14th Nov 2006, 15:45 GMT
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say these substances like benzene, soot, and diesel engine exhaust are carcinogens, and may be putting firefighters at a greater risk of cancer.
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