The recognition of health effects of low-level exposure to chrysotile: Clinical considerations

Gee, JBL

HERO ID

2252018

Reference Type

Book/Book Chapter

Year

2001

Language

English

HERO ID 2252018
Year 2001
Title The recognition of health effects of low-level exposure to chrysotile: Clinical considerations
Book Title The health effects of chrysotile asbestos: Contribution of science to risk-management decisions
Authors Gee, JBL
Editor Nolan, RP, A.M. Langer; Ross, M; Wicks, FJ; Martin, RF
Publisher Text Mineralogical Association of Canada
City Ottawa, ON
Page Numbers 261-264
Abstract There are considerable problems in the radiological and pulmonary physiological assessment of the potential consequences of low-level exposure to chrysotile. Pleural plaques, though physiologically and prognostically benign, provide the best early evidence of such exposure.
Wosid WOS:000169543300034
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Series Canadian Mineralogist, special publication no. 5
Isbn 9780921294412
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
Keyword asbestosis; chrysotile asbestos; pleural changes; pleural plaques; pulmonary function