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 for asbestos-related disease should include construction electricians in the populations at risk.
Hodgson
M J
MJ
Occupational Medicine Program, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA 15261.
Parkinson
D K
DK
Sabo
S
S
Owens
G R
GR
Feist
J H
JH
D000328:Adult; D001195:Asbestosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004560:Electricity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012907:Smoking; D013147:Spirometry; D013997:Time Factors