Asbestos is a useful, even indispensable component of. many materials with which we come
into daily contact. It has unique properties of heat resistance and durability and is cheap and …

The first published account of disease attributed to occupational asbestos exposure was that
of Nellie Kershaw, who died in 1924. The circumstances relating to that case are described …

Asbestos is of mineral origin. The name asbestos derives from the Greek word for"
unquenchable." The term embraces at least 30 silicate compounds which characteristically …

Cases of asbestosis diagnosed in Great Britain under the Workmen's Compensation Act and
the Industrial Injuries Act (IIA) were reviewed and discussed. A total of 748 cases appearing …

This article is a concise account of the problems related to the use of asbestos. The author
opens with a brief history of the recognition of the specific pulmonary fibrosis of asbestos …

Few substances have created as much interest, fear, and misunderstanding as asbestos. In
1971, asbestos became the first material to be regulated by the Occupational Safety and …

Exposure to asbestos is an important public health hazard in all industrialized societies.
Although the pulmonary manifestations of prolonged asbestos fiber exposure are well …

Few substances have created as much interest, fear, and misunderstanding as asbestos. In
1971, asbestos became the first material to be regulated by the Occupational Safety and …

The characteristics of diseases associated with exposure to asbestos (1332214) and related
fibers are reviewed. Pulmonary asbestosis is a parenchymal fibrosis with or without pleural …

In entitled, February" Asbestos of this as year a Hazard Cooper, to in Health," 1 a paper
entitled," Asbestos as a Hazard to Health," 1 commented as follows:" We often try to …