Comparative characterization of particle emissions from asbestos and non-asbestos cement roof slates

Prasauskas, Tadas; Martuzevičius, Dainius; Edvinas, Krugly; Kliučininkas, Linas; Kireitseu, Maksim; Axel, Zerrath

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.05.010

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“…In this samples a significantly higher presence of cellulose was found, 30.6 ± 6.08% volumetric ratio relative to cement. According to the literature [ [44] , [45] , [46] ] cellulose is commonly found in asbestos-cement tiles due to its roles in enhancing structural strength, preventing cracks during tile production, and ensuring dimensional stability. However, asbestos-free fiber cement tiles have a higher cellulose content, around 30%, mainly because of evolving safety regulations and health concerns related to asbestos.…”

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Assessment of asbestos-cement roof distribution and prioritized intervention approaches through hyperspectral imaging

Enrique Valdelamar Martínez,

Saba,

Torres Gil

2024

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Assessment of asbestos-cement roof distribution and prioritized intervention approaches through hyperspectral imaging

Enrique Valdelamar Martínez,

Saba,

Torres Gil

2024

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“…Slate roofs can be damaged by age, rain, and wind [ 21 ]. Although a previous ecological study predicted future mortality due to asbestos slate roofs, particularly due to malignant mesothelioma [ 8 ], the study focused on asbestos consumption in general, and not on slate roof exposure.…”

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Relationships of Lower Lung Fibrosis, Pleural Disease, and Lung Mass with Occupational, Household, Neighborhood, and Slate Roof-Dense Area Residential Asbestos Exposure

Kang

Kim

Shin

et al. 2018

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This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between various asbestos exposure routes and asbestos-related disorders (ARDs). The study population comprised 11,186 residents of a metropolitan city who lived near asbestos factories, shipyards, or in slate roof-dense areas. ARDs were determined from chest X-rays indicating lower lung fibrosis (LFF), pleural disease (PD), and lung masses (LMs). Of the subjects, 11.2%, 10.4%, 67.2% and 8.3% were exposed to asbestos via occupational, household, neighborhood, and slate roof routes, respectively. The odds ratio (OR) of PD from household exposure (i.e., living with asbestos-producing workers) was 1.9 (95% confidence interval: 0.9–4.2), and those of LLF and PD from neighborhood exposure, or residing near asbestos factories) for <19 or >20 years, or near a mine, were 4.1 (2.8–5.8) and 4.8 (3.4–6.7), 8.3 (5.5–12.3) and 8.0 (5.5–11.6), and 4.8 (2.7–8.5) and 9.0 (5.6–14.4), respectively. The ORs of LLF, PD, and LM among those residing in slate-dense areas were 5.5 (3.3–9.0), 8.8 (5.6–13.8), and 20.5 (10.4–40.4), respectively. Substantial proportions of citizens residing in industrialized cities have potentially been exposed to asbestos, and various exposure routes are associated with the development of ARDs. Given the limitations of this study, including potential confounders such as socioeconomic status, further research is needed.

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“…Slate roofs can be damaged by age, rain, and wind [21]. Although a previous ecological study predicted future mortality due to asbestos slate roofs, particularly MM (8), the study focused on asbestos consumption in general, and not on slate roof exposure.…”

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Relationships of Lower Lung Fibrosis, Pleural Disease, and Lung Mass with Occupational, Household, Neighborhood, and Slate Roof-Dense Area Residential Asbestos Exposure

Kang¹,

Kim²,

Shin³

et al. 2018

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This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between various asbestos exposure routes and asbestos-related disorders (ARDs). The study population comprised 11,186 residents of a metropolitan city who lived near asbestos factories, shipyards, or in slate roof-dense areas. ARDs were defined from chest X-rays indicating lower lung fibrosis (LFF), pleural disease (PD), and lung masses (LMs). Of the subjects, 11.2%, 10.4%, 67.2% and 8.3% were exposed to asbestos via occupational, household, neighborhood, and slate roof routes, respectively. Regarding adjusted confounders and other exposure routes, the odds ratio (OR) of PD from household exposure (i.e., living with asbestos-producing workers) was 1.9 (95% confidence interval: 0.9–4.2), and that of LLF and PD from neighborhood exposure, or residing near asbestos factories) for <19 or >20 years, or near a mine, were 4.1 (2.8–5.8) and 4.8 (3.4–6.7), 8.3 (5.5–12.3) and 8.0 (5.5–11.6), and 4.8 (2.7–8.5) and 9.0 (5.6–14.4), respectively. The ORs of LLF, PD, and LM among those residing in slate-dense areas were 5.5 (3.3–9.0), 8.8 (5.6–13.8), and 20.5 (10.4–40.4), respectively. Substantial proportions of citizens residing in industrialized city have potentially been exposed to asbestos, and various exposure routes are associated with the development of ARDs. Notably, this may be the first finding of the health effects of slate roof exposure. However, given the limitations of this study, including potential confounders such as socioeconomic status, further research is needed.

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Comparative characterization of particle emissions from asbestos and non-asbestos cement roof slates

Cited by 12 publications

References 20 publications

Assessment of asbestos-cement roof distribution and prioritized intervention approaches through hyperspectral imaging

Assessment of asbestos-cement roof distribution and prioritized intervention approaches through hyperspectral imaging

Relationships of Lower Lung Fibrosis, Pleural Disease, and Lung Mass with Occupational, Household, Neighborhood, and Slate Roof-Dense Area Residential Asbestos Exposure

Relationships of Lower Lung Fibrosis, Pleural Disease, and Lung Mass with Occupational, Household, Neighborhood, and Slate Roof-Dense Area Residential Asbestos Exposure

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