[Effect of low concentration of asbestos-containing dust]

Autor: F M, Kogan, S V, Kashanskiĭ, E G, Plotko, S A, Berzin, G B, Bogdanov
Rok vydání: 1993
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Zdroj: Meditsina truda i promyshlennaia ekologiia. (5-6)
ISSN: 1026-9428
Popis: Dust, particularly fibrous, in atmosphere of Asbest town was characterized. Pulmonary cancer mortality in Asbest town and towns of nearby area were compared and no significant difference was found. Overall pulmonary cancer mortality was higher in the region than in Asbest. Obtained data served as a basis for discussion on the action threshold of asbestos-containing dust. MAC for asbestos fibers in atmosphere is reported to be 0.06 respirable fibers per ml.
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