Asbestosis Among Electricians

In a cross-sectional study of a small group of non-shipyard electricians, the prevalence of asbestosis, defined as irregular opacities of at least 1/0 profusion, was found to be 15% overall and 25% after 20 years of service. Irregular opacities occurred more frequently among smokers. Cost estimates...

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Published in:Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 1988-08, Vol.30 (8), p.638-640
Main Authors: Hodgson, Michael J., Parkinson, David K., Sabo, Susan, Owens, Gregory R., Feist, John H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Asbestosis - diagnostic imaging
Asbestosis - epidemiology
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical and industrial products toxicology. Toxic occupational diseases
Cross-Sectional Studies
Electricity
Female
Humans
Inorganic dusts (pneumoconiosises) and organic dusts (byssinosis etc.)
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Radiography
Smoking
Spirometry
Time Factors
Toxicology
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Summary:In a cross-sectional study of a small group of non-shipyard electricians, the prevalence of asbestosis, defined as irregular opacities of at least 1/0 profusion, was found to be 15% overall and 25% after 20 years of service. Irregular opacities occurred more frequently among smokers. Cost estimates for asbestos-related disease should include construction electricians in the populations at risk.
ISSN:0096-1736
1076-2752
2332-3795
DOI:10.1097/00043764-198808000-00007