A Critique of Helsinki Criteria for Using Lung Fiber Levels to Determine Causation in Mesothelioma Cases

Asbestos is a known human carcinogen and the chief known cause of mesothelioma. In 1997, a group of experts developed the Helsinki Criteria, which established criteria for attribution of mesothelioma to asbestos. The criteria include two methods for causation attribution: 1) a history of significant...

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Main Authors: Triet Tran, David Egilman, Mark Rigler, Theresa Emory
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2021-07-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/3135