Short communication, Note

Asbestos-associated diseases in Sweden - a general view

B. Järvholm ; Asbestos-associated diseases in Sweden - a general view

Abstract

Until recently asbestos has been extensively used in Sweden. Today its use is almost prohibited and it has been replaced by man-made mineral fibres. Pleural plaques are common among the elderly in Sweden mainly because of occupational exposure to asbestos. Fatal asbestosis is rare and only a few cases are diagnosed every year. In men there is an increasing incidence of pleural mesotheliomas. Cases among women are much fewer. Health examinations for persons exposed to asbestos are mandatory.

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Hrčak ID:

152597

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/152597

Publication date:

15.6.1989.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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