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Emphysema and Other Chronic Lung Disease in Textile Workers: An 18-Year Autopsy Study.

Authors :
Moran, Thomas J.
Source :
Archives of Environmental Health. Sep/Oct83, Vol. 38 Issue 5, p267-276. 10p. 6 Charts.
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

Examines the prevalence of emphysema among textile workers in Danville, Virginia. Evidence of high rate of emphysema on white males; Percentage in the prevalence in the age group of 60-64 years old; Increase in the prevalence of emphysema between the 1962-1969 and 1970-1980 period.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PULMONARY emphysema
*DISEASES in textile workers

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039896
Volume :
38
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Environmental Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5022952
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00039896.1983.10544005
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