Asbestos

Introduction

Monitoring in the Environment

Exposure Pathway and Exposure Types

Metabolism of Asbestos

Biomarkers of Asbestos

Organs Affected by Asbestos

Molecular Action of Asbestos

Measuring Human Exposure

Risk Assessment

Epidemiological Studies

Toxicodynamics

Fate and Transport

What Everyone Should Know

Asbestos Policy

Regulatory Standards

Asbestos Removal and Sealing

References

References


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