Is living close to ophiolites related to asbestos related diseases? Cross-sectional study

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Döngel I., Bayram M., Bakan N. D., YALÇIN H., GÜLTÜRK S.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, vol.107, no.6, pp.870-874, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 107 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rmed.2013.03.006
• Journal Name: RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.870-874
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To determine the rate of pleural plaques and malignant mesothelioma and other factors that affect people living close to ophiolites.