Асбест и антиасбестовая кампания: медицинские и экономические аспекты

What is it about?

Evaluation of asbestos-related health risks has been partly based on past experience when the content of asbestos fibers in the workplace air was higher. Fibers are present in the environment as a result of erosion of surface deposits and human activities unrelated to the asbestos industry. If searched purposefully, fibers are often found at autopsies. When fibers are detected, mesothelioma or lung cancer is sometimes classified as asbestos-related, although the causal relationship remains unproven. Some studies rely on unverified anamnesis on professional or domestic contact with asbestos. Different types of asbestos have their technical advantages and preferred applications. Road traffic is safer with asbestos-containing brake linings. Asbestos-cement constructions are durable and inexpensive. Fire-resistant properties of asbestos are well known. It can be reasonably assumed that non-use of asbestos-containing brake linings, fire-resistant and insulating materials will lead to increased damage from road accidents, fires and armed conflicts.

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