Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure
Lieben, J; Pistawka, H
HERO ID
758950
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1967
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 758950 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1967 |
| Title | Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure |
| Authors | Lieben, J; Pistawka, H |
| Journal | Archives of Environmental Health |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page Numbers | 559-563 |
| Abstract | The relationship between the development of mesothelioma and occupational asbestos (1332214) exposure was investigated. A total of 162 hospitals serving 6.5 million people in Pennsylvania reported mesotheliomas diagnosed between 1958 and 1963. There were 34 mesotheliomas of the pleura and 8 of the peritoneum. Of the 15 cases in which lung tissue could be examined, 7 contained asbestos bodies. Of the 42 cases of mesothelioma, 10 had definite occupational exposure to asbestos, 3 were family contacts of asbestos workers, 8 lived in the immediate vicinity of asbestos factories, 6 were clustered around an insulation factory, and 21 had little or no asbestos exposure. Workers exposed to asbestos included makers of acoustic tile and linoleum, plaster and textile workers, and makers of asbestos insulation. The attack rate for mesothelioma was low, and a long latent period existed between exposure and onset of disease. The authors conclude that asbestos may be a causative or trigger agent for malignant mesothelioma in some cases. |
| Pmid | 6024480 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Abridged Index Medicus; Index Medicus; Middle Aged; Pennsylvania; Mesothelioma -- etiology; Occupational Diseases -- complications; Asbestosis -- complications; Peritoneal Neoplasms -- etiology; Pleural Neoplasms -- etiology |
| Is Qa | No |