Increased chances of developing cancer due to inhalation of asbestos from roof tile
Background Asbestos is an important chemical substance that is proven to contribute to carcinogenesis. Exposure to asbestos is mentioned for increased risk of lungcancer. Several workers are exposed to asbestos and the problem of lungcancer is a big public health concern at present. Methods The auth...
Main Authors: | Beuy Joob, Viroj Wiwanitkit |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=2;spage=192;epage=193;aulast=Joob |
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