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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2014; 20(35): 12431-12444
Published online Sep 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i35.12431
Table 4 Pooled estimates for rectal cancer, by industrial branch and study design
ISICIndustrial branchCohort studiesOther study design2All
(95%CI)
(95%CI)
(95%CI)
Crude RRAdjusted RR3Crude RRAdjusted RR3Crude RRAdjusted RR3
1Crop and animal production0.86-1.5-0.97-
(0.74-1.00)(0.55-2.45)(0.67-1.41)
3Fishing and aquaculture11.05---1.05-
(0.86-1.25)(0.87-1.26)
10Manufacture of food products10.75---0.75-
(0.33-1.70)(0.33-1.70)
11Manufacture of beverages1.45--1.45-
(1.13-1.85)(1.13-1.85)
15Manufacture of leather and related products2.06---2.06-
(0.36-3.76)(0.91-4.65)
16Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork10.4--0.4-
(0.06-2.53)(0.06-2.53)
19Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products12.49---2.49-
(1.02-6.07)(1.02-6.07)
20Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products1.22---1.22-
(0.62-2.41)(0.62-2.41)
22Manufacture of rubber and plastics products0.82---0.82-
(0.55-1.22)(0.55-1.22)
23Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products11.25---1.25-
(0.61-2.55)(0.61-2.55)
24Manufacture of basic metals1.25--1.25-
(0.77-2.04)(0.77-2.04)
29Manufacture of motor vehicles1.7---1.7-
(0.53-5.43)(0.53-5.43)
31Manufacture of furniture1.32---1.32-
(0.93-1.88)(0.93-1.88)
33Repair and installation of machinery and equipment0.76---0.76-
(0.42-1.38)(0.42-1.38)
72Scientific research and development11.1---1.1-
(0.26-1.95)(0.52-2.34)
-All industrial branches combined1.151.151.51.51.151.15
(0.99-1.34)(0.99-1.34)(0.55-2.45)(0.55-2.45)(0.99-1.34)(0.99-1.34)
Heterogeneity (I2)53.8%-53.8%