Recent Asbestos Studies: Magnani & Bourdes

Magnani et al (2000): mesothelioma population-based case-control study in three countries (Switzerland, Spain, Italy); 53 cases and 232 controls without known occupational exposure; elevated risk for living within 2 km of asbestos mines, asbestos-cement, asbestos-textile etc.(OR=11.5); dose-response pattern for distance from factories

Bourdes et al (2000): meta-analysis of 8 mesothelioma studies; summary RR for neighborhood exposure=7.0 (4.7-11)

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