Toxicological Profile for Asbestos

Provides info. about asbestos & emphasizes the human health effects that many result from exposure to it. Asbestos has been found in many sites identified by the EPA for long-term Fed. cleanup activities. Includes a Public Health Statement which explains relevant toxicologic properties of asbestos in a nontechnical, Q&A format, & a review of the general health effects observed following exposure; a description of specific health effects; 4 sections on how asbestos can affect children; & info. on asbestos's chemical & physical properties, production, use & disposal, potential for human exposure, analytical methods, & regulations & advisories.Koplan, Jeffrey P. is the author of 'Toxicological Profile for Asbestos', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756707484 and ISBN 075670748X.