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Institution. C. A. R. served as a consultant and received travel support from Natural Stone Institute through Yale Medical School. R. F. H. served as an expert witness in Independent medicolegal assessments; received research support from Monash University, Alfred Health; received travel support from British Thoracic Society. K. J. C. received research support from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; received travel support from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, British Thoracic Society. O. A., C. C., E. F., S. R. G., L. M., C. R., M. S., J. F., R. R. H., A. M. N., B. N., C. J. R. reported no commercial or relevant non-commercial interests from ineligible companies.
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