Article: Overstating the consequences of radiographic abnormalities.(Correspondence)

"Radiographic Abnormalities and Exposure to Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite in the Community of Libby, Montana, USA" by Peipins et al. (2003) is the first journal publication by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) of the results of their multiyear medical testing program of Libby residents. Peipins et al.'s (2003) conclusion that 18% of study participants had pleural abnormalities has received wide attention and has lead to understandable concern among Libby residents and health professionals. We, as principals of Health Network America (HNA) and administrators of the Libby Medical Plan (LMP), are in the unique position of having participated in ...






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