2020
DOI: 10.5334/aogh.2634
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Radiographic Changes in Colombian Asbestos Factory Workers

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“…The protocol provided for the double reading of the x-ray and CT scan by a radiologist expert in thoracic pathologies and by a pulmonologist-occupational physician ( 25 , 32 ). The periodicity of health surveillance, with a new medical examination associated with spirometry and any diagnostic investigations, was established for each subject on the basis of the clinical conditions encountered.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The protocol provided for the double reading of the x-ray and CT scan by a radiologist expert in thoracic pathologies and by a pulmonologist-occupational physician ( 25 , 32 ). The periodicity of health surveillance, with a new medical examination associated with spirometry and any diagnostic investigations, was established for each subject on the basis of the clinical conditions encountered.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In Colombia, during the last decade, investigations emerged that documented the magnitude of exposure to asbestos and the effects on the health of workers, giving rise to legislative changes at the national level and prohibiting the exploitation, production, commercialization, import, and export of any asbestos variety [ 10 11 12 13 ]. However, there is still no documentation that describes the national epidemiological situation regarding asbestosis or other asbestos-related diseases in Colombia, which is the main source for making public health decisions and developing the commitments established in legislative matters.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%