Chrysotile as a Cause of Mesothelioma: An Assessment Based on Epidemiology

From: Critical Reviews in Toxicology | Date: February 1, 2006| Author: Yarborough, Charles M | Copyright information

There has been a longstanding debate about the potential contribution of chrysotile asbestos fibers to mesothelioma risk. The failure to resolve this debate has hampered decisive risk communication in the aftermath of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers and has influenced judgments about bans on asbestos use. A firm understanding of any health risks associated with natural chrysotile fibers is crucial for regulatory policy and future risk assessments of synthesized nanomaterials. Al...

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