The Tyler Asbestos Workers Program. I. A Medical Surveillance Model and Method
Authors:
- George A. HurstGHGeorge A. Hurst
- Charles G. SpiveyCSCharles G. Spivey
- W. T. MatlageWMW. T. Matlage
- John M. MillerJMJohn M. Miller
- Grady FaulkGFGrady Faulk
- Leroy R. HiegerLHLeroy R. Hieger
- Jerry W. MclartyJMJerry W. Mclarty
- S. Donald GreenbergSGS. Donald Greenberg
- 1 November 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Archives of Environmental Health: An International Journal
- Vol. 34 (6) , 432-439
Abstract
An asbestos-exposed worker who smokes cigarettes has a high risk of developing lung cancer. Former workers [1095] at a plant manufacturing asbestos (amosite) insulation products were exposed to high levels of asbestos dust concentrations in the atmosphere. The workers have been identified and located. A semi-annual medical surveillance program was developed with National Cancer Institute support. Examination of the worker includes the following: history (questionnaire), physical examination, sputum cytopathology, chest roentgenogram, pulmonary function studies and other tests. Emphasis was placed on understanding the role of sputum cytopathology in a cancer control program in former asbestos workers.Keywords
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