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Contents
Overview
Key Findings Introduction Methods Epidemiology and Work Conditions Exposure Science Material Description Emissions Characterization Biological Impacts Silica Exposure and Control During Fabrication Limitations of Engineering Controls in AS Fabrication Gaps in Medical Screening and Public Health Surveillance Clinical Manifestations Forms of Silicosis Diseases Associated with Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure Progressive Disease Diagnostic Considerations
Current Treatment Gaps and Challenges Treatment of Co-occurring Disease and Supportive Care Smoking Cessation Lung Transplantation Clinical Trials and Emerging Therapies
Actions to Address the Epidemic Current Situation and Regional Responses to AS Silicosis Prevention of AS Silicosis Research Priorities and Future Directions
Key Conclusions
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