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Title: Asbestos-related lung disease

Journal Article · · Southern Medical Journal; (United States)
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  1. Commonwealth Respiratory Consultants, Lexington, KY (United States)

Asbestos is a versatile fibrous mineral that can cause lung disease and death. Asbestosis, benign pleural disease, lung cancer, and mesothelioma can all result from inhaling asbestos. The history of disease and exposure risks are discussed. The difficult assessment of risk and the long latency period for development of disease demand evaluation and regular surveillance of asbestos-exposed workers.22 references.

OSTI ID:
7278867
Journal Information:
Southern Medical Journal; (United States), Vol. 85:6; ISSN 0038-4348
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English