Outbreak of Sudden Cardiac Deaths in a Tire Manufacturing Facility: Can It Be Caused by Nanoparticles?

• Main Authors: Eun-A. Kim (Author), Jungsun Park (Author), Kun-Hyung Kim (Author), Naroo Lee (Author), Dae-Seong Kim (Author), Seong-Kyu Kang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to review clinical characteristics and working environments of sudden cardiac death (SCD) cases associated with a tire manufacturer in Korea, and review possible occupational risk factors for cardiovascular disease including nanoparticles (ultrafine particle...