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Asbestos problem in India.

V Subramanian1, N Madhavan

  • 1School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067, India. subra@mail.jnu.ac.in

Lung Cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|June 14, 2005
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Asbestos exposure in India, from mining to construction, causes lung damage like asbestosis. Workers in various trades and roadside residents are at risk due to inhalation of amphiboles, leading to symptoms years later.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Asbestos is prevalent in India through mining, cement industries, and product use.
  • Exposure occurs during mining, manufacturing, construction, renovation, demolition, and in modern appliances.
  • Workers in construction, mechanics, and electricians are particularly vulnerable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the widespread issue of asbestos exposure in India.
  • To identify populations at risk and associated health problems.
  • To underscore the long-term health consequences of asbestos inhalation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of asbestos-related industries and mining locations in India.
  • Identification of occupational groups with high exposure risks.

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  • Description of common health effects and symptoms.

    • Main Results:

    • Asbestos mining and industries are widespread in India, with significant exposure risks.
    • Construction workers, mechanics, and electricians are primary occupational groups affected.
    • Asbestosis, characterized by shortness of breath and cough due to pulmonary fibrosis, is a common outcome, often appearing years after exposure.

    Conclusions:

    • Asbestos exposure remains a significant public health concern in India and other developing nations.
    • Continued vigilance and control measures are necessary to mitigate the risks associated with asbestos.
    • Long-term health monitoring of exposed populations is crucial for early detection and management of asbestos-related diseases.