Asbestos and its diseases
By: edited by John E. Craighead, Allen R. Gibbs.
Contributors: Craighead, John E.; Gibbs, A. R.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 401
ISBN-13: 9780195178692
Subjects: Asbestosis; Asbestos -- Toxicology; Asbestos -- Health aspects; Asbestos -- Carcinogenicity; Asbestos -- adverse effects; Asbestosis -- etiology; Lung Neoplasms -- etiology; Occupational Exposure -- adverse effects; Pleural Neoplasms -- etiology
Description: This book looks at the characteristics and discovery of the unique fibrous minerals known as asbestos and then turn to a discussion of the major uses of these materials in the past. The epidemiology of the diseases asbestos cause and the risks associated with exposure are then discussed. Individual asbestos-associated diseases are considered in detail from clinical, pathologic, and pathogenic perspectives in context of approaches to diagnosis and treatment. The authors also explore the history of regulatory efforts based on governmental actions, and the complex story of litigation related to asbestos-associated diseases in the United States.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.