benzo(a)pyrene has been researched along with Asbestosis in 1 studies
Benzo(a)pyrene: A potent mutagen and carcinogen. It is a public health concern because of its possible effects on industrial workers, as an environmental pollutant, an as a component of tobacco smoke.
benzo[a]pyrene : An ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene consisting of five fused benzene rings.
Asbestosis: A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers which elicit potent inflammatory responses in the parenchyma of the lung. The disease is characterized by interstitial fibrosis of the lung, varying from scattered sites to extensive scarring of the alveolar interstitium.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Among patients with asbestosis, the risk for lung carcinoma is 2 times higher than in workers exposed to asbestos-containing dust, who do not suffer from asbestosis." | 1.28 | [Chronic background and pretumorous diseases of the respiratory organs in manufacturing contingents in contact with industrial carcinogens]. ( Gladkova, EV; Popova, TB, 1990) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Gladkova, EV | 1 |
| Popova, TB | 1 |
1 other study available for benzo(a)pyrene and Asbestosis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Chronic background and pretumorous diseases of the respiratory organs in manufacturing contingents in contact with industrial carcinogens].
Topics: Asbestosis; Benzo(a)pyrene; Bronchitis; Carcinogens; Chronic Disease; Female; Graphite; Humans; Male | 1990 |