An investigation of crocidolite contamination and mesothelioma in a rural area of China

Biomed Environ Sci. 1990 Jun;3(2):156-65.

Abstract

Crocidolite was found to be ubiquitous in a county in southwestern China. It had been widely used in the making of road pavement, stoves, wall paint, etc. The environmental levels of the asbestos fibers were determined. Of the 2175 local residents examined, 16 had asbestosis and 232 had pleural plaques. These clinical manifestations were noted mainly in patients over 50 years of age.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Asbestos / adverse effects*
  • Asbestos / analysis
  • Asbestos, Crocidolite
  • Carcinogens, Environmental / adverse effects*
  • Carcinogens, Environmental / analysis
  • China / epidemiology
  • Cohort Studies
  • Humans
  • Mesothelioma / epidemiology
  • Mesothelioma / etiology*
  • Mesothelioma / pathology
  • Mesothelioma / prevention & control
  • Pleural Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Pleural Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / pathology
  • Pleural Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rural Health*

Substances

  • Carcinogens, Environmental
  • Asbestos, Crocidolite
  • Asbestos