Tables and Figures
Figure 1. Photo of serpentine asbestos
Figure 2. Photo of amphibole asbestos
Figure 3. Map of 28 ATSDR priority sites our of 245 Libby vermiculite mining and processing sites
Figure 4. Asbestos fiber retained in lung tissue
Figure 5. Chest radiograph of asbestosis in the lung
Figure 6. Chest radiograph showing bilateral pleural plaques
Figure 7. Radiographic images associated with asbestos-related diseases
Table 2. Examples of sources of asbestos in the environment
Table 3. Occupational exposure to asbestos
Table 4. Carcinogenicity of asbestos
Table 5. Natural history of asbestosis
Table 6. Natural history and findings of asbestos-related pleural abnormalities
Table 7. Findings associated with lung carcinoma
Table 8. Findings associated with pleural mesothelioma
Table 9. Sex ratios for different types of mesothelioma
Table 10. Other extra-thoracic cancers
Table 11. Clinical presentation of asbestos associated diseases
Table 12. Estimated exposures and disease risk for asbestos
Table 14. Pulmonary function test results associated with asbestos-related diseases
Table 15. Typical radiographic findings for asbestos-related diseases
Table 16. Radiographic findings that may be confused with asbestos-related diseases