Knowledge of inhabitants about asbestos and its contribution in preventing mesothelioma in the Southeast of Turkey

A. Senyigit, C. E. Dagli, A. C. Tanrikulu, C. Sinir, G. Kirbas (Diyarbakir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asbestos and silica
Session: Asbestos and silica
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 837

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