Environmental risk of mesothelioma in the United States: an emerging concern—epidemiological issues

F Baumann, M Carbone - Journal of Toxicology and Environmental …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Despite predictions of decline in mesothelioma following the ban of asbestos in most
industrial countries, the incidence is still increasing globally, particularly in women. Because …

7 Environmental Exposure to Asbestos and Cancer

F Baumann - … Risk Assessment, Epidemiology, and Health Effects, 2024 - books.google.com
“Asbestos” is a commercial and legal name given to fibrous minerals that were used by
industry, and that caused mesothelioma and other cancers. Asbestos has been known for its …

Environmental Exposure to Asbestos and Cancer

F Baumann - Asbestos - taylorfrancis.com
The term “asbestos” refers to six fibrous minerals that were used commercially.
Carcinogenicity of asbestos is related to fiber morphology and bio-persistence. Common …

A Comparison of Environmental Concerns in Two Disparate Montana and Nevada Communities

CA Winters, SW Kuntz - Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2019 - books.google.com
Asbestos refers to six fibrous minerals that occur naturally in the environment in the United
States and throughout the world. Deposits may be found in soil, rocks, and deposits of other …