@article{ref1,
title="Mortality risks in Australian men by occupational groups, 1968-1978: variations associated with differences in drinking and smoking habits",
journal="Medical journal of Australia",
year="1982",
author="McMichael, A. J. and Hartshorne, J. M.",
volume="1",
number="6",
pages="253-256",
abstract="Analysis of patterns of male mortality in Australia during 1968-1978 shows elevated death rates from liver cirrhosis, alcoholism and alcoholic psychosis in various rural, service, and &quot;blue-collar&quot; occupations. The risks of mortality from lung cancer and cancers of the upper alimentary tract and larynx--sites influenced by alcohol and tobacco consumption--are raised in the latter two groups. In contrast, the risks of mortality from cancer of the colon, thought to be influenced by dietary &quot;affluence&quot;, are consistently higher for professional and &quot;white-collar&quot; groups. As reported in other populations, stomach cancer mortality risks are higher for service and blue-collar groups. The risks of mortality from coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are also higher, albeit moderately, for these two groups. The consideration of personal behaviour as a reflection of socioeconomic and subcultural influences is a prerequisite to effective community health education.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0025-729X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}