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Background The Sverdlovsk region of the Russian Federation is characterised by its abundance of natural resources and industries. Located in this region, Asbest city is situated next to one of the largest open-pit chrysotile asbestos mines currently operational; many city residents are employed in activities related to mining and processing of chrysotile. We compared mortality rates from 1997 to 2010...
Purpose Germany has one of the highest age-adjusted mesothelioma mortality rates worldwide. As mesothelioma occurs ≥30 years after asbestos exposure, contemporary rates likely reflect exposures in the 1960–1970s. During this period, political division between West and East Germany led to differences regarding the import and consumption of asbestos. It is unclear whether mesothelioma rates also differ...
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