Association of Biomarker Levels with Severity of Asbestos-Related Diseases

• Main Authors: Eun-Kee Park (Author), Deborah H. Yates (Author), Jenette Creaney (Author), Paul S. Thomas (Author), Bruce W. Robinson (Author), Anthony R. Johnson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: Asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) have increased globally over the decades, causing an economic burden and increased health care costs. It is difficult to predict the risk of development of ARDs and of respiratory disability among workers with a history of asbestos exposure. Blood based b...