Malignant mesothelioma and asbestos exposure in Europe: Evidence of spatial clustering
Exposure to asbestos causes a wide range of diseases, such as asbestosis, malignant mesothelioma (MM) and other types of cancer. Many European countries have reduced production and use of asbestos and some have banned it altogether. Based on data derived from the World Health Organisation (WHO) Can...
Main Authors: | Ewa Wilk, Małgorzata Krówczyńska |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2021-05-01
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Series: | Geospatial Health |
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Online Access: | https://geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/951 |
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