Relative risk of mesothelioma associated with different levels of exposure to asbestos

摘要: The relative risk of mesothelioma associated with different levels exposure to asbestos was evaluated. assessed from work histories 51 cases and sarcoidosis referents. lung fiber concentration the patients compared that two reference groups (13 random autopsy 43 male cancer patients). When categories definite probable were used as an estimated probability occupational exposure, odds ratio 17.7 [90% confidence interval (90% CI) 3.4-253] 3.0 CI 0.9-10.6), respectively, obtained. A greater than 1 million fibers/g dry tissue indicator accumulated gave 14.4 2.5-178) for men in comparison 3.1 CI, 1.3-7.5) patients. Elevated shown be a tissue.