Effects of indium exposure on respiratory symptoms: a retrospective cohort study in Japanese workers using health checkup data
Background Indium compounds are known health hazards for lung cancer and interstitial pneumonia. Furthermore, they are related to emphysema, alveolar proteinosis, and cholesterol granuloma. In Japan, laws were revised in 2013 to tighten regulations on indium exposure in workplaces. However, its impa...
Main Author: | Toshiharu Mitsuhashi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-01-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/8413.pdf |
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