Increased prevalence of renal disease in silica-exposed workers

被引：12
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作者：
Fenwick, S [1 ]
Main, J [1 ]
机构：
[1] S Cleveland Hosp, Renal Unit, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, Cleveland, England
来源：
LANCET | 2000年 / 356卷 / 9233期
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D O I：
10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02686-6
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
We report an increased prevalence of renal disease, particularly glomerulonephritis, in Upper Weardale, UK. Silica exposure during fluorspar mining and processing is a likely cause.
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页码：913 / 914
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