Lung function in asbestos-exposed workers, a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lung function in asbestos-exposed workers, a systematic review and meta-analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A continuing controversy exists about whether, asbestos exposure is associated with significant lung function impairments when major radiological abnormalities are lacking. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis in order...

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Main Authors: Wilken Dennis, Garrido Marcial, Manuwald Ulf, Baur Xaver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Subjects:
Asbestos
lung function
chest X-ray
computed tomography
meta-analysis
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/6/1/21

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