Publications by authors named "Michael Vit"
Asbestos danger in central Europe is not yet over - the situation in the Czech Republic.
Cent Eur J Public Health
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- Asbestos has been recognized as a carcinogen in the Czech Republic since 1984, with a complete ban on its manufacture and distribution enacted in 1999, although risks of exposure remain during building renovations and quarrying.
- The research analyzed data from various registries to assess the history, legislation, and ongoing health risks associated with asbestos over the past three decades.
- From 2001 to 2020, over 13,000 workers were reported as being occupationally exposed to asbestos, with 687 asbestos-related disease cases documented from 1991 to 2020, including cancers and respiratory diseases.
Goal, Scope And Background: The article is focused on dioxin, furan, PCB and organochlorine pesticide monitoring in the surface waters of the Central European, protected natural reserve Krivoklatsko, under the UNESCO programme Man and Biosphere. Persistent compounds are presently transported via different means throughout the entire world. This contamination varies significantly between sites.
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