Asbestosis and general health among migrant shipbreakers from northern Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, shipbreaking is often carried out by internal migrant workers from the impoverished northern regions. Ships can contain hazardous substances such as polychlorinated biphenyls, heavy metals and asbestos, which are all recognized carcinogens. Work is done by hand, without heavy equipm...
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University of British Columbia
2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/21329 |