Asbestos-Related Disease
Asbestos exposure results in a spectrum of respiratory diseases. Both mesothelioma and lung cancer are directly associated with exposure to asbestos usually after a long latency period, whereas other noncancerous diseases such as asbestosis result in crippling debility. Nonetheless, asbestos has proven to be a useful and valued mineral for thousands of years. In this review, the history, diagnosis, and societal costs of asbestos use are explored.
Source: Journal of Radiology Nursing - Category: Radiology Authors: Patti Kratzke, Robert A. Kratzke Source Type: research
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