ATSDR to Host Panel Discussion on Health Effects of Asbestos and Synthetic Vitreous Fibers

Summary

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is hosting a panel discussion to review the current understanding of health effects related to asbestos and synthetic vitreous fibers, with a focus on fibers less than 5 microns in length. The discussion will inform the development of public health evaluations and future research proposals based on the scientific input from experts in the field.