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Man-made mineral fibres and radon / this publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks of Humans, which met in Lyon, 16-23 June 1987.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans ; v. 43Publication details: Lyon : International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1988.Description: 300 pISBN:
  • 9283212436
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • QZ 202
Abstract: An expert evaluation of the carcinogenic risks to humans posed by exposure to man-made mineral fibres and to radon. Evaluations are presented in two separate monographs. The first considers evidence for the carcinogenicity of man-made mineral fibres grouped as glasswool and glass filaments, rockwool and slagwool, and ceramic fibres. Sources of exposure are identified for both workers in production plants and those installing commercial products. The most extensive section provides a critical review of the methodology and findings of all experimental and epidemiological data relevant to carcinogenic risk assessment. The second monograph examines the risks to workers and the general population caused by the ubiquitous presence of radon-222 and its short-lived decay products. Sources of domestic exposure are clarified through a review of studies, conducted in 17 countries, evaluating exposures related to geological formations, construction materials, and features of housing design. The monograph concludes that radon and its decay products are carcinogenic to humans.
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An expert evaluation of the carcinogenic risks to humans posed by exposure to man-made mineral fibres and to radon. Evaluations are presented in two separate monographs. The first considers evidence for the carcinogenicity of man-made mineral fibres grouped as glasswool and glass filaments, rockwool and slagwool, and ceramic fibres. Sources of exposure are identified for both workers in production plants and those installing commercial products. The most extensive section provides a critical review of the methodology and findings of all experimental and epidemiological data relevant to carcinogenic risk assessment. The second monograph examines the risks to workers and the general population caused by the ubiquitous presence of radon-222 and its short-lived decay products. Sources of domestic exposure are clarified through a review of studies, conducted in 17 countries, evaluating exposures related to geological formations, construction materials, and features of housing design. The monograph concludes that radon and its decay products are carcinogenic to humans.

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