The riddle of risk assessment in asbestos carcinogenicity

While there appear to be some legitimate issues of scientific inquiry with regard to asbestos carcinogenicity, there also appear to be continuing areas of controversy which, given the state of scientific evidence, should be considered settled. There have been real costs, both monetarily and in human suffering, with regard to past and current uses of asbestos. With the continuing, often poorly controlled exposure, that workers still have, more disease can be expected. The fitting remembrance of Dr. Selikoff would be to remember the science that he contributed and the interest he took in the lives of workers and others. It then becomes incumbent upon those of us who continue to work in this area to carry on in the spirit of protecting the lives and well-being of workers from this hazardous material, as we would for other known hazards.