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Brake Workers & Non-Malignant Lung Disease
Examination of 104 vehicular maintenance workers
29% had decreased vital capacity 27% had chest x-ray abnormalities Both chest x-ray and restrictive lung function
tests showed greater abnormalities after 20 years exposure
Lorimer WV, Rohl A N, Miller A et al. Asbestos exposure of brake repair workers in the United States. Mt Sinai J Med, 1976 : 43, 207-218.
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