Much of the more than 30 million tons of asbestos used in the United States since 1900 is still present as insulation in offices and schools, as vinyl-asbestos

Provides the most current information and research available for performing risk assessments on exposed individuals and populations, giving guidance to public h

In conjunction with drafting comprehensive legislation concerning compensation for health effects related to asbestos exposure (the Fairness in Asbestos Injury

Much of the more than 30 million tons of asbestos used in the United States since 1900 is still present as insulation in offices and schools, as vinyl-asbestos

The Editors are sorry that the production of this volume was delayed by the ill health of one of them and we hope that this does not detract from the value of t