Radiological evidence of asbestos disease among ship repair workers
Selikoff, IJ; Nicholson, WJ; Lilis, R
HERO ID
191
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1980
Reference is
Locked
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 191 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1980 |
| Title | Radiological evidence of asbestos disease among ship repair workers |
| Authors | Selikoff, IJ; Nicholson, WJ; Lilis, R |
| Journal | American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 9-22 |
| Abstract | Asbestos materials are now infrequently used in new ship construction. However, significant amounts were used in vessels constructed before 1975. As a consequence, for the next 30 or more years, the potential for asbestos exposure in the repair of such vessels will remain. We studied 286 workers who were 30 or more years from onset of employment in ship repair work. Eighty-six percent had radiological evidence of asbestosis, and five instances of previously undiagnosed lung cancer were found. This suggests that unless industrial hygiene precautions are taken in the future repair of vessels that have been built with asbestos, we will add additional decades to the legacy we already face as the result of uncontrolled shipyard exposures of the past. |
| Doi | 10.1002/ajim.4700010104 |
| Pmid | 7342758 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Dust; Asbestos; 1332-21-4; Index Medicus; Pneumoconiosis -- etiology; Lung Neoplasms -- diagnostic imaging; Middle Aged; Asbestos -- poisoning; Radiography; Pleural Diseases -- diagnostic imaging; Time Factors; Occupational Diseases -- diagnostic imaging; Pneumoconiosis -- diagnostic imaging; Asbestosis -- diagnostic imaging; Asbestosis -- epidemiology |
| Is Qa | Yes |