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Contributors: Jean C. Pfau
Amphibole Asbestos as a Public Health Risk in 2025: Autoimmune Disease
Despite efforts to minimize exposure, deaths from asbestos-related diseases remain high. A recent review emphasized the importance of evaluating different mineral groups and pointed out that exposure to amphibole asbestos is linked to higher rates of autoimmune diseases. Jean C. Pfau and Brenda J. Buck discuss the urgent need to address this public health risk more effectively.
AUTHORS
Jean C. Pfau
Center for Asbestos-Related Disease
Brenda J Buck
University of Nevada Las Vegas