| Document ID (ISN) | 73527 |
| CIS number |
99-1587 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Koskinen K., Zitting A., Tossavainen A., Rinne J.P., Roto P., Kivekäs J., Reijula K., Huuskonen M.S. |
| Title |
Radiographic abnormalities among Finnish construction, shipyard and asbestos industry workers |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 1998, Vol.24, No.2, p.109-117. Illus. 30 ref. |
| Abstract |
The prevalence of asbestos-related radiographic abnormalities was investigated in 4,133 workers employed in the construction industry, shipyards and the asbestos industry. Radiological findings included signs of pulmonary fibrosis (3%), changes in the visceral pleura (7%), bilateral plaques (17%) and unilateral plaques (10%). Occupational disease was diagnosed according to the Finnish insurance regulations for 75% of those referred for further examination, 96% being abnormalities in the pleura and 4% asbestosis. Topics: asbestos processing industry; asbestos; chrysotile; anthophyllite; construction industry; geographical variables; length of exposure; opacities; pleural thickening; pulmonary fibrosis; radiological changes; retired workers; shipyards; smoking. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
asbestos processing industry; asbestos; radiological changes; construction industry; shipyards |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
pleural thickening; chrysotile; anthophyllite; smoking; opacities; geographical variables; length of exposure; retired workers; pulmonary fibrosis |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Finland |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Shipbuliding and ship repair
Asbestos
Construction industry and civil engineering
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