Physician's guide to asbestos-related diseases

Journal Article · Fri Nov 09 04:00:00 EST 1984 · J. Am. Med. Women's Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5965372

An overview is presented on the health hazards of asbestos. The information is organized as a series of answers to some of the more common questions asked of or by physicians regarding asbestos and health. The common sources of occupational exposure to asbestos are described. Some of the topics of discussion include the diagnosis and treatment of asbestosis, and the relationship between asbestosis and cancer. 12 references, 2 tables.

• OSTI ID: 5965372
• Journal Information: J. Am. Med. Women's Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Med. Women's Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 252:18; ISSN JAMWA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AIR POLLUTION
ASBESTOS
DIAGNOSIS
DISEASES
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
NEOPLASMS
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
POLLUTION
POLLUTION SOURCES
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES