Table 1 Description of study subject characteristics and occupational history
Case ID | Primary tumor site | HPV16 serostatus | Sex | Age at diagnosis (years) | Race/ethnicity | Smoking pack-years | Average alcoholic drinks per week | Asbestos-exposed occupation(s)/industry(s) | Years in asbestos-exposed occupation(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HN1 | Larynx | Negative | Male | 61 | Caucasian | 84.0 | 7.5 | Autobody repair | 44.0 |
HN2 | Larynx | Negative | Male | 65 | Caucasian | 0.0 | 12.0 | Space shuttle thermal protection applicator; firefighter | 26.5 |
HN3 | Larynx | Negative | Male | 62 | Caucasian | 23.5 | 99.2 | Automotive mechanic | 37.5 |
HN4 | Oropharynx | Negative | Male | 56 | Caucasian | 49.5 | 2.7 | Automotive mechanic | 5.0 |
HN5 | Oropharynx | Negative | Male | 77 | Caucasian | 5.9 | 11.8 | School custodian/army artillery | 31.5 |
HN6 | Larynx | Negative | Male | 66 | Caucasian | 114.0 | 19.3 | Metal lather | 56.0 |
HN7 | Larynx | Negative | Male | 64 | Caucasian | 39.0 | 80.3 | Nonexposed control (truck driver) | 0.0 |
