Evidence From Epidemiology and Health Surveillance

Roberto G. Lucchini; Dana Hashim; Luca Lambertini; Donatella Placidi

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-812724-7.00001-0

Evidence From Epidemiology and Health Surveillance

Roberto G. Lucchini, Dana Hashim, Luca Lambertini, Donatella Placidi

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Abstract

Asbestos exposure is still relevant across the world and increases the risk of malignant mesothelioma through known and less known occupational exposure, as well as nonoccupational exposure. Cumulative exposure increases the risk of mesothelioma even at low doses of less than 0.1 (fiber/mL) years. Therefore, current legal standards are not protective for prolonged exposure and incremental exposure at any concentration can increase the risk of the disease. Individuals with previous exposure should not be further exposed even at “low” levels to avoid increased risk. Even after 40–50 years after the exposure, the risk of mesothelioma increases and it is not clear whether it may reduce afterwards.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Subtitle of host publication	A Guide for Clinicians
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	1-13
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128127247
ISBN (Print)	9780128127254
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812724-7.00001-0
State	Published - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

Malignant mesothelioma
asbestos fibers
occupational and environmental exposure

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