Asbestos-related disease.
Until the 1980s, asbestos was widely used throughout the UK. The incidence of asbestos-related disease is still climbing because of the long delay in developing the disease from the initial exposure. The spectrum of diseases encompasses malignant mesothelioma, asbestosis, asbestos-related lung carcinoma and benign pleural disease, including pleural plaques.
Bolton
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C
Department of Medicine, Prince Philip Hospital, Dafen, Llanelli SA14 8QF.
Richards
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A
Ebden
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P
D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000209:etiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014942:Workers' Compensation
D001194:Asbestos