| Title |
Asbestos |
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| SubTitle |
Effects on health of exposure to asbestos. |
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| Free Download |
free pdf download available  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
Doll, R., Peto, J. for HSE |
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| Series Code |
RR |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
1996 |
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| Length |
62 pages |
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| ISBN |
0717610756 |
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| Notes |
Guidance.
WEB VERSION ONLY |
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| Abstract |
This publication is the result of work carried out by Doll and Peto and was first published in 1985. It is aimed at those who have an interest in asbestos research and the potential risks posed by asbestos in the workplace. Contents: Origin and purpose of the report; Medical effects of exposure; Types of cancer produced; Difficulties in assessing quantitative effects of asbestos; Dose-response relationships; Effects anticipated with current control limits; Summary. |
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| Keywords |
Research; Asbestos; Cancer; Exposure; Mesothelioma; Hazards; Health; Risk assessment. |
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