title: Introduction: history of the use of asbestos.
abstract: Discussion of the major milestones in the history of the modern uses of asbestos and the first knowledge of the health effects associated with such usage. Highlights of the studies associating exposure to asbestos with non-malignant lung diseases, lung cancer, and mesothelioma are discussed.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Lemen
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history*; D001195:Asbestosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens; D001194:Asbestos