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A statistically significant increase in mortality was observed for respiratory system cancer (SMR\u2009=\u20091.87) and lung cancer (SMR\u2009=\u20091.91) among workers with a longer duration of employment (\u22657 years). The result also showed that among shipbreaking workers who were still alive, two people had mesothelioma and 10 people have asbestosis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Those employed in shipbreaking industries experienced an increase in mortality from all causes. The increased SMR for lung cancer was probably related to asbestos, metals, and welding fume exposure. Am. J. Ind. 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