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Crystalline silica, quartz. (Record no. 2368)

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fixed length control field	02344nam a22002177a 4500
003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER
control field	OSt
005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
control field	20191226214909.0
008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number	9241530243
060 ## - NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE CALL NUMBER
Classification number	QV 610 C 2000
245 00 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title	Crystalline silica, quartz.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc.	Geneva :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc.	World Health Organization.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent	iv, 50 p. :
Other physical details	ill. ;
Dimensions	29 cm.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc.	A concise assessment of the adverse effects on human health caused by exposure to quartz the most common form of crystalline silica. Quartz is a frequently occurring solid component of most natural mineral dusts. Human exposure occurs most often during occupational activities involving movement of earth disturbance of silica-containing products such as masonry and concrete or use or manufacture of silica-containing products. As respirable quartz dust particles can be inhaled and deposited in the lung the report gives particular attention to evidence of an increased risk of lung cancer in occupationally exposed workers. Most studies in laboratory animals have concentrated on adverse effects associated with long-term inhalation of particles. Effects observed include cellular proliferation nodule formation suppressed immune function and alveolar proteinosis. While exposure clearly induces pulmonary tumours in one species other species show less or no malignant tumour response. The evaluation of risks to human health draws on a large number of epidemiological studies of workers exposed to respirable quartz dust. Occupational exposure has been linked to an increased incidence of silicosis ung cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis. Studies have also documented statistically significant increases in cases of bronchitis emphysema chronic obstructive pulmonary disease autoimmune-related diseases including scleroderma rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus and renal disease. In reviewing these findings the report underscores several uncertainties inherent to the study of respiratory diseases in occupational populations that complicate the assessment of risks associated with exposure to quartz dust. The need for improved methods of exposure assessment and data analysis is stressed.
650 02 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Quartz
9 (RLIN)	7189
650 02 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Occupational exposure.
650 02 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Environmental exposure.
650 02 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Risk assessment.
650 02 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Epidemiologic studies.
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Source of classification or shelving scheme	National Library of Medicine Classification
Koha item type	Books

Holdings
Withdrawn status	Lost status	Source of classification or shelving scheme	Damaged status	Not for loan	Home library	Current library	Date acquired	Total Checkouts	Full call number	Barcode	Date last seen	Price effective from	Koha item type
		National Library of Medicine Classification			FNPH LIBRARY	FNPH LIBRARY	30/11/2011		QV 610 C 2000	03618	30/11/2011	30/11/2011	Books
		National Library of Medicine Classification			FNPH LIBRARY	FNPH LIBRARY	12/12/2011		QV 610 C 2000	03928	12/12/2011	12/12/2011	Books