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Arsenic and Cancer Arsenic causes skin and lung cancer: Observed in mining and refineries, from sheep dip (arsenic trioxide) and the insecticide lead arsenate.

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The testing was conducted on a mixture of chemicals having varing degrees of biodegradability, leading to potential misinterpretation of the results. 002866 REFEREN C ES This study was conducted by the 3M Company, Environmental Laboratory, St.

Executive Summary During March 28 to April 8, 1989, the Center for Communication Dynamics conducted telephone interviews with 2,209 adults in the St.

Chronic bronchitis is characterized by excessive 00 # 28874-22 Clifford Henson, U.S. 8teel , Lorsin Page 2 mucus secretion in the bronchial tree which leads to a persistent, productive cough* An individual is considered to have chronic bronchitis if cough and sputum are present on most days for a minimum of three months for at least two successive years or for six months during one year. <1> In emphysema, the limitation of airflow is caused by abnormalities of lung elastin, a supporting tissue in the smallest air passages and the walls of the alveoli.

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Gasoline volatility has increased since 1966 when oil companies were forced to reduce the use of lead additives and use butane and alcohol instead.

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Canada is the leading importer of asbestos, with the Republic of South Africa second.

Since semi-metallic lining materials have successfully supplanted asbestos in disc brakes, there has been some hope that these materials could lead to the elimination of asbestos from vehicle brakes altogether.

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