For More Information

Please refer to the following Web resources for more information on the adverse effects of asbestos, the treatment of asbestos-associated diseases, and management of persons exposed to asbestos. You may also contact ATSDR (see URLs provided below), your state and local health departments, and university medical centers.

Independent Medical Examiners:
http://www.abime.org/

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics:
http://www.aoec.org/

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine:
http://www.acoem.org/

American College of Medical Toxicologists:
http://www.acmt.net/

American College of Preventive Medicine:
http://www.acpm.org/

NIOSH Certified B-Readers National Listing:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/chestradiography/breader-list.html

Occupational Safety and Health Administration:
http://www.osha.gov

ATSDR Information Center Contact Information:

Suggested Reading

For further information on asbestos-associated diseases, please refer to

American Thoracic Society. 2004. Diagnosis and initial management of nonmalignant diseases related to asbestos. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 170: 691-715, 2004.

British Thoracic Society Standards of Care Committee. 2001. Statement on malignant mesothelioma in the United Kingdom. Thorax 56: 250-265.

Peipins LL, Campolucci S, Lybarger JA, et al. 2003. Radiographic abnormalities and exposure to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite in the community of Libby, Montana. Environmental Health Perspectives 111(14):1753-9.

Other CSEMs

Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Asbestos is one educational case study in a series. To view Taking an Exposure History and other modules in this series, please go to http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.html