Reply to Accelerated Silicosis—An Emerging Epidemic Associated with Engineered Stone. Comment on Leso, V. et al. Artificial Stone-Associated Silicosis: A Systematic Review. <i>Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health</i> 2019, 16(4), 568, doi:10.3390/ijerph16040568

Reply to Accelerated Silicosis—An Emerging Epidemic Associated with Engineered Stone. Comment on Leso, V. et al. Artificial Stone-Associated Silicosis: A Systematic Review. <i>Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health</i> 2019, 16(4), 568, doi:10.3390/ijerph16040568

Our systematic review on artificial stone (AS)-associated silicosis and the related comment by Edwards underline the urgency to define effective strategies to assess and manage the risk of exposure to silica in workers involved in AS job tasks. Case screening programs may be important to fully under...

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Main Authors: Veruscka Leso, Luca Fontana, Rosaria Romano, Paola Gervetti, Ivo Iavicoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
silicosis
engineered stone
occupational exposure
risk assessment
risk management
safety by design
epidemic control
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/7/1201

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