https://waocp.com/journal/index.php/apjec/issue/feed 2025-02-19T07:38:50+00:00 Hoda Golmahi apjec@waocp.org Open Journal Systems <p><em>The Asian Pacific Journal of Environment and Cancer (APJEC) is an open access electronic journal, publishing papers of Occupational and environmental cancers, air pollution, environmental and occupational carcinogens, prevention, and control of carcinogenic agents, exposure management of carcinogens, etc. The journal was launched in 2018 as the official publication of the <a href="http://apocp.info" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> https://waocp.com/journal/index.php/apjec/article/view/1665 2025-02-19T07:38:50+00:00 Mahdi Daraei mahdiking6243@gmail.com Mohammad Javad Shahsavari mohammadjavadshahsavari21@gmail.com Arian Elyasi Aryan.lyac@gmail.com Mahdiyeh Sabet S.mahdiyeh81@gmail.com Sourena Baghersemnani Sourena.semnani@gmail.com Dina Soltani Nezhad Soltanidina261@gmail.com Hamid Sadeghi haaamid.sad@gmail.com Mohammad Nayebi Nayebi.md@gmail.com Yaser Soleimani Yaser.soleimani16@gmail.com Sana Mirghaffari Sanaghaffari2000@gmail.com Ramin Ghanbarnia Ramin.ghanbarnia@gmail.com Saeideh Karamian saidehmail@yahoo.com Alireza Mosavi Jarrahi rmosavi@yahoo.com

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Occupational exposure to asbestos is a known risk factor for mesothelioma, a rare but deadly cancer with a prolonged latency period. This study focuses on the association between occupational asbestos exposure and mesothelioma risk within the German context, reflecting the country’s unique industrial legacy and regulatory framework.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> This protocol outlines a systematic meta-analysis and literature review targeting studies related to occupational asbestos exposure and mesothelioma risk in Germany. The review incorporates comprehensive searches of major databases, focusing on studies published in peer-reviewed journals. Data extraction will emphasize study characteristics, exposure assessment, and confounder adjustments. Quality assessment tools will evaluate study reliability and biases.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The meta-analysis aims to quantify mesothelioma risk linked to occupational asbestos exposure in Germany. The analysis will include pooled risk estimates adjusted for exposure levels, fiber types, and industry-specific contexts. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses will enhance the robustness of findings.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The findings are expected to offer evidence-based insights into the risks of occupational asbestos exposure in Germany, informing health policies and strategies to mitigate the burden of asbestos-related diseases.</p>

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