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Grateful acknowledgement is made to the U.K. MEDLARS Centre and to the National Libraryof Medicine for their help with this project.The references cited below have not been checked by the publisher.

1. Historical, legislative, and general

International Labor Organization work program in 1971. Sources of information in occupational hygiene. (English)Concern with unemployment, youth, occupational diseases Hall, S. A., Jamieson, V., Taylor, P. J., Ann. occup. Hyg.,and international development. (Norwegian) 14, 295-302, Dec. 71.Sykepleien, 58, 383, 1 Jun. 71. 14,

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[Adolescence, International Agencies, International Co- (Abstracting and Indexing, Documentation, Industrialoperation, Occupational Diseases, Unemployment] Medicine, Information Retrieval, Periodicals]

2. Organization of medical and nursing services and education

Occupational diseases in the last 35 years. (German) Poisoning Occurrence, Polymers Poisoning, West Germany,Symanski, H., Off. Gesundh.- Wes., 34, 219-33, May 72. English Abstract][Accidents Industrial, Occupational Diseases Occurrence,

3. Physiological, psychological, and organizational aspects of work and rehabilitation

International comparisons of sickness absence. (English)Taylor, P. J., Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 65, 577-80, Jun. 72.[Absenteeism, Czechoslovakia, Great Britain, Italy,Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United States, WestGermany, Yugoslavia]

Elderly workers. Approach to the problem and its solutions.(French)Cosset, J. C., Dumortier, L., Gaucher, P., Gloux, E.,Gontier, F., Lequere, J., Lequyer, D., Arch. Mal. prof., 23,81-95, Mar. 72.[Human, Legislation, Mortality, Retirement, SocialMedicine, Socioeconomic Factors, Unemployment, EnglishAbstract]

Medical absenteeism among cigarette, cigar and pipe smokers.(English)Holcomb, H. S., 3d, Meigs, J. W., Arch. environm. Hith,25, 295-300, Oct. 72.[Absenteeism, Blood Pressure, Body Height, Body Weight,Negroes, Retrospective Studies, Smoking Complications,Time Factors, United States]

Resumption of work after myocardial infarction in NorthernFinland. (English)Vuopala, U., Acta med. Scand. (Suppi.), 530, 3-53, 1972.[Age Factors, Disability Evaluation, Family Character-istics, Hospitalization, Income, Myocardial Infarct.Occupations, Recurrence, Rural Population, Sex Factors,Socioeconomic Factors, Time Factors, Urban Population]

Spasmophilia and work rhythms. (French)Combaz, M., Arch. Mal. prof., 23, 131-5, Mar. 72.[Aptitude Tests. Female, Periodicity, Reflex Abnormal,Spasmophilia Diagnosis, Tetany]

Human engineering. The keyboard. (English)Kroemer, K. H., Hum. Factors, 14, 51-63, Feb. 72.[Biomechanics, Copying Processes, Human Engineering,Motor Skills]

The use of human subjects in human factors research. (English)Miller, J. M., Rockwell, T. H., Hum. Factors, 14, 35-40,Feb. 72.[Ethics Medical, Human Engineer-ng, Human Experi-mentation, Informed Consent, Insurance, United States]

Industrial medical objections against a four day week throughprolongation of the daily working time. (German)Stollenz. E., Ther. d. Gegenw., 111, 1049-50, Jul. 72.[Human, Circadian Rhythm, Time Factors, Work]

Methods for the measurement of anthropometric parametersfor ergonomic design of working places. (Italian)Grieco, A., Masali, M., Med. d. Lavoro., 62, 505-31. Nov.71.[Anthropometry, Man-machine Systems, Posture, EnglishAbstract]

The deteriorative effect of myocardial infarction upon physio-logical indices of work capacity. (English)Benestad, A. M., Acta med. scand., 191, 67-75, Jan.-Feb. 72.[Age Factors, Anticoagulants, Blood Pressure, CardiacVolume, Disability Evaluation, Electrocardiography,Exercise Test, Heart Rate, Hyperventilation, Oxygen Con-sumption, Respiratory Function Tests, Ventilation-perfusion Ratio]

Recent trends in certificated sickness absence. (English)Whitehead, F. E., Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 65, 567-72, Jun. 72.[Absenteeism, Time Factors, Great Britain]

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Sickness absence in the Civil Service. (English)Thomson, D., Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 65, 572-7, Jun. 72.[Absenteeism, Age Factors, Government Agencies, SexFactors, Time Factors]

Physical capacities test for determining basic work potential.(English)Smith, W. C., Radzyminski, S. F., Amer. correct. Ther. J.,26, 35-7, Mar.-Apr. 72.

[Activities of Daily Living, Disability Evaluation]Use of work injury rate tables in estimating disabling work

injuries. (English)Akman, A., Brooks, M., Gordon, J., Amer. J. pub!. Hlth,62, 917-23, Jul. 72.[Accidents Industrial, Age Factors, Research, Sex Factors,Statistics, Wounds and Injuries]

4. Traumatic conditions, accidents, and accident prevention

5. Effects of inorganic substances and minerals

Lung function studies in asbestos workers. (English)Muldoon, B. C., Warwick, M. T., Brit. J. Dis. Chest., 66,121-32, Apr. 72.[Human, Airway Obstruction, Asbestosis, BronchitisEtiology, Carbon Monoxide, Pulmonary Fibrosis, R!spira-tory Function Tests, Smoking, Spirometry, ThoracicRadiography, Time Factors, Vital Capacity.

Environmental conditions in sanitary whiteware casting shops.(English)Bloor, W. A., Eardley, R. E., Dinsdale, A., Ann. occup.Hyg., 14, 321-7, Dec. 71.[Ceramics, Dust, Heat, Protective Clothing, Silica]

Diaphragmatic pleural calcification following short occupationalexposure to asbestos. (English)Sargent, E. N., Jacobson, G., Wilkinson, E. E., Amer. J.Roentgenol., 115, 473-8, Jul. 72.[Asbestosis, Calcinosis Etiology, Diaphragm, PleuralDiseases, Thoracic Radiography, Time Factors]

The effect of film quality and other factors on the roentgeno-graphic categorization of coal worker's pneumoconiosis.(English)Reger, R. B., Smith, C. A., Kibelstis, J. A., Morgan, W. K.,Amer. J. Roentgenol., 115, 462-72, Jul. 72.[Coal Mining, Epidemiolog,y, Pneumoconiosis, Respira-tory Function Tests, Thoracic Radiography Standards,United States]

An evaluation of some of the radiologic patterns of smallopacities in coal worker's pneumoconioses. (English)Pendergrass, E. P., Amer. J. Roentgenol., 115, 457-61,Jul. 72.[Coal Mining, Epidemiologic Methods, Nomenclature,Pneumoconiosis Occurrence, Thoracic Radiography Stan-dards, United States]

Glycosaminoglycans and calcification in the lesions of pro-gressive massive fibrosis and in pleural plaques. (English)Wusteman, F. S., Gold, C., Wagner, J. C., Amer. Rev.resp. Dis., 106, 116-8, Jul. 72.[Asbestosis Pathology, Calcinosis, Calcium Analysis,Mucopolysaccharides Analysis, Pulmonary Fibrosis]

Asbestos air pollution. (English)Selikoff I. J., Nicholson, W. J., Langer, A. M., Arch.environm. HIth, 25, 1-13, Jul. 72.[Asbestos Analysis, Asbestosis, Environmental Exposure,Lung Analysis, Lung Neoplasms, Mesothelioma, Micro-scopy Electron, New York City]

Radiographic changes in chrysotile asbestos mine and millworkers of Quebec. (English)Rossiter, C. E., Bristol, L. J., Cartier, P. H., Gilson, J. G.,Grainger, T. R., Sluis-Cremer, G. K., McDonald, J. C.,Arch. environm. HIth, 24, 388-400, Jun. 72.[Human, Asbestosis Classification, Dust, Mining, TimeFactors, Quebec]

Lung function in chrysotile asbestos mine and mill workers ofQuebec. (English)Becklake, M. R., Fournier-Massey, G., Rossiter, C. E.,McDonald, J. C., Arch. environm. Hlth, 24,401-9, Jun. 72.

[Asbestosis Diagnosis, Body Height, Body Weight, Dust,Mining, Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity, Smoking, Spirom-etry, Vital Capacity]

Influence of ozone on pulmonary defense mechanisms ofsilicotic mice. (English)Goldstein, E., Eagle, M. C., Hoeprich, P. D., Arch.environm. Hith, 24, 444-8, Jun. 72.[Animal Experiments Mice, Disease Models Animal,Immunity Cellular, Latex Particles, Microscopy, Electron,Ozone, Phosphorus Isotopes, Radioautography, Silica,Silicosis Etiology, Staphylococcus Immunology]

Carbon monoxide-induced Parkinsonism. (English)Ringel, S. P., Klawans, H. L. Jr., J. Neurol. Sci., 16, 245-51,Jul. 72.[Human, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Complications,Electroencephalography, Occupational Diseases, Parkin-sonism, C.S.F., Pneumoencephalography]

Health survey of aluminum workers with special reference tofluoride exposure. (English)Kaltreider, N. L., Elder, M. J., Cralley, L. V., Colwell,M. O., J. occup. Med., 14, 531-41, Jul. 72.[Human, Aluminum, Bone Diseases, Electrolysis, FluoridePoisoning Urine, Health Surveys, New York]

Pulmonary talcosis from cosmetic talcum powder. (English)Nam, K., Gracey, D. R., J. Amer. med. Ass., 221, 492-3,31 Jul. 72.[Human, Autopsy, Cosmetics Adverse Effects, LungPathology, Pneumoconiosis, Talc Adverse Effects]

Coal worker's pneumoconiosis. (English)Kibelstis, J. A., J. Amer. med. Ass., 221, 302-1, 17 Jul. 72.[Human, Coal Mining, Pneumoconiosis]

Terminology of coal miner's pneumoconiosis. (English)Andrews, C. E., Morgan, W. K., J. amer. med. Ass., 221,89, 3 Jul. 72.[Human, Minine, Nomenclature, Pneumoconiosis]

A survey of pleural thicke ling: its relation to asbestos exposureand previous pleural disease. (English)Environ. Res., 5, 142-51, Jun. 72.[Asbestosis Complications, Calcinosis, Dust, Environ-mental Exposure, Health Surveys, Medical History-taking, Pleural Diseases, Thoracic RAdiography]

Prevalence of pleural calcification in persons exposed toasbestos dust, and in the general population in the samedistrict. (English)Navratil, M., Trippe, F., Environ. Res., 5, 210-6, Jun. 72[Asbestosis, Calcinosis, Dust, Environmental Exposure,Pleural Diseases Occurrence, Population Surveillance,Czechoslovakia]

Coalminer's pneumoconiosis. (English)Higgins, I. T., Brit. med. J., 2, 713, 17 Jun. 72.[Autopsy, Coal Mining, Emphysema, PneumoconiosisComplications]

Pneumoconiosis redefined. (English)Brit. med. J., 2, 552, 3 Jun. 72.[Human, International Cooperation, PneumoconiosisClassification]

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Increased prothrombin time and metabolic changes with highserum aluminum levels following long-term exposure toBayer-process alumina. (English)Waldron-Edward, D., Chan, P., Skoryna, S. C., Can. med.Ass. J., 105, 1297-9, Passim 18, Dec. 71.[Human, Adenosine Triphosphate Blood, AlkalinePhosphatase Blood, Aluminum, Methods, PhosphatasesBlood, Prothrombin Time, Time Factors]

A method for screening workers in high exposure environmentsfor early lead intoxication. (English)Martin, H. F., Griffiths, W. C., Clin. Biochem., 5, 88-93,Jun. 72.[Human, Hemoglobinometry, Lead Blood, Mass Screen-ing, Porphyrins Urine, Spectrophotometry Atomic, TimeFactors]

Evaluation of asbestos exposure in the working enviromment.Recommendation of subcommittee on asbestosis of thePermanent Commission and International Association onOccupational Health. (English)J. occup. Med., 14, 560-2, Jul. 72.[Asbestos Analysis, Asbestosis Prevention and Control,Dust Analysis, Environment, International Cooperation,Methods, Organizations, Work]

Lymphomas in the wistar rat after intrapleural inoculation ofsilica. (English)Wagner, M. F., Wagner, J. C., J. nat. Cancer Inst., 49,81-91, Jul. 72.[Animal Experiments Rats, Diaphragm Pathology, Germ-free Life, Liver Neoplasms, Lung Neoplasms, Lymphoma,Lymphosarcoma, Mediastinal Neoplasms, Pericardium,Pleural Neoplasms, Sarcoma Reticulum Cell, Silica,Silicosis Pathology]

Medical aspects of glass fiber exposure. (English)Block, J. B., J. Ky Med. Ass., 70, 466-7, Jun. 72.[Human, Glass Poisoning, Occupational DermatitisEtiology, Pneumoconiosis Chemically Induced]

Immunity to pulmonary berylliosis in guinea pigs. (English)Reeves, A. L., Krivanek, N. D., Busby, E. K., Swanborg,R. H., Int. Arch. Arbeitsmed., 29, 209-20, 1972.[Animal Experiments Guinea Pigs, Beryllium AdverseEffects, Pneumoconiosis Chemically Induced, RespiratoryHypersensition, Skin Tests]

Hepatecerebral syndromes in chronic mercury poisoning.(Italian)Martini, P., Tosi, P., Zacchia, 8, 41-47, Jan.-Mar. 72.[Brain Pathology, Brain Diseases, Chronic Disease, Kidney,Liver, Liver Cirrhosis, Lung, Mercury Poisoning Pathology,English Abstract]

Smoke of the trigger process in the production of nodular ironand its possible effects on man. (English)Vanhoorne, M., Dams, R.. Bressers, J., Van Peteghem, C.,Int. Arch. Arbeitsmed., 29, 102-18, 1972.[Human, Circadian Rhythm, Dust, Iron Blood, LeadBlood, Metallurgy, Occupational Diseases Etiology,Smoke]

Tetraethyl-lead poisoning. (English)Beattie, A. D., Moore, M. R., Goldberg, A., Lancet, 2,12-5, 1 Jul. 72.[Human, Erythrocytes Metabolism, Hemoglobin, Hydro-lyases Blood, Lead Blood, Levulinic Acid, Lipids Blood,Penicillamine Therapeutic Use, Petroleum, PorphyrinsBlood, Urea Blood]

The effect of small amounts of aluminium, carbon and car-borundum on the development of silicosis and asbestosis.(English)Engelbrecht, F. M., Thiart, B. F., S. Afr. med. J., 46,462-4,15 Apr. 72.[Animal Experiments Rats, Aluminium, Asbestos, Carbon,Dust, Lung Pathology, Silicosis Etiology, Time Factors]

Correlation between the radiological, clinical and respiratoryfunctional aspects of asbestosis. (French)Pilat, L., Rafaila, E., Craciun, O., Teculescu, D., Georgescu,

A. M., Apostolescu, R., Med. d. Lavoro, 62, 495-504,Nov. 71.[Airway Obstruction Etiology, Asbestosis Complications,Cough Etiology, Dyspnea Etiology, Pulmonary DiffusingCapacity, Respiratory Function Tests, English Abstract]

Prognosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in coal miner'spneumoconiosis and obstructive bronchopneumopathies.(Italian)Kremer, R., Lavenne, F., Boll. Soc. ital. Cardiol., 16,827-32, 1971.[Human, Blood Pressure, Coal Mining, Electrocardiogra-phy, Hypertension Pulmonary Etiology, Lung DiseasesObstructive, Pneumoconiosis Complications, Prognosis]

Urinary parphyrin pattern in lead poisoning. (German)Schmidt, D., Stich, W., Dtsch. med. Wschr, 97, 1176-80,11 Aug. 72.[Human, Chromatography Thin Lay, Lead Poisoning,Levulinic Acid Urine, Porphyrins, English Abstract]

Progressive pulmonary dystrophy in workers from iron-oremines. (Russian)Brodskii, 0. B., Evstratenko, A. G., Gerun, V. P., Gig.Tr. prof. Zabol., 16, 26-8, Apr. 72.[Human, Iron, Lung Diseases, Mining, OccupationalDiseases, U.S.S.R., English Abstract]

Pulmonary changes caused by rare soils (RS) in photo repro-duction workers. (German)Menz, M., Kaufmann, E., Z. Unfallmed. Berufskr., 65,62-73, 1972.[Human, Photography, Pneumoconiosis, Trace ElementsAdverse Effects]

Silo filler's disease. (English)McCabe, W. 0. Jr., Virginia med. Mth, 99, 859-63. Aug.72.[Human, Agricultural Worker's Diseases, Fermentation,Lung Diseases, Nitrogen Dioxide Adverse Effects, Pul-monary Edema, Silage]

Changes in blood leukocyte alkaline phosphatase, peroxidase,and cytochrome oxidase in pneumoconiasis patients. (Russian)Potekhina, V. A., Fedenkov, V. I., Zuskovich, V. V.,Syrneva, L. G., Surzhikova, G. S., Ter. Arkh., 43, 109-12,Aug. 71.[Human, Alkaline Phosphatase, Cytochrome Oxidase,Histocytochemistry, Leukocytes Enzymology, Peroxidases,Pneumoconiosis Complications, Respiratory Insufficiency,Tuberculosis Pulmonary Complications, English Abstract]

Pathology of carcinoma of the lung associated with asbestosexposure. (English)Kannerstein, M., Churg, J., Cancer, 30, 14-21, Jul. 72.[Adenocarcinoma, Asbestosis, Carcinoma Epidermoid,Lung Neoplasms Etiology, Smoking]

Sulfur trioxide. (English)Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 33, 53-5, Jan. 72.[Human, Air Pollution Analysis, Eye Injuries ChemicallyInduced, First Aid, Respiratory Tract Diseases, SkinDiseases, Sulfoxides Poisoning, Sulfuric Acids Poisoning]

Chromium plating. (English)Henning, H. F., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 93-100, Apr. 72.[Chemical Industry, Chromium Adverse Effects, Electro-lysis, Nose Diseases, Occupational Dermatitis Preventionand Control, Protective Clothing, Skin Ulcer, Ventilation]

Current opinions on the asbestos cancer problem. (English)Wagner, J. C., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 61-5, Apr. 72.[Asbestos, Asbestosis Complications, Carcinogens, LungNeoplasms, Mesothelioma, Pleural Neoplasms]

Pneumoconiosis survey of workers in an ordnance factory inIndia. (English)Viswanathan, R., Boparai, M. S., Jain, S. K., Dash, M. S.,Arch. environm. Hlth. 25, 198-204, Sep. 72.[Dust, Pneumoconiosis Etiology, Respiratory FunctionTests, Spirometry, Tuberculosis Pulmonary Etiology, VitalCapacity]

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Carcinogenicity of amosite asbestos. (English)Selikoff, I. J., Hammond, E. C., Churg, J., Arch. environm.Hith, 25, 183-6, Sep. 72.[Human, Asbestos, Asbestosis Etiology, Carcinogens,Lung Neoplasms, Mesothelioma, Neoplasms Mortality,Peritoneal Neoplasms, Pleural Neoplasms, United States]

Acute occupational poisoning with ammonia gas. Apropos of 4cases. (French)Bernot, C., Huriet, C., Midon, A., Grun, G., Arch. Mal.prof., 33, 5-12, Jan.-Feb. 72.[Ammonia Poisoning, Burns Chemical, Eye Burns,Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Pulmonary Edema, ShockTraumatic, English Abstract]

Pneumoconiosis due to cerium. (French)Nappee, J., Bobrie, J., Lambard, D., Arch. Mal. prof., 33,13-8, Jan.-Feb. 72.[Human, Cerium, Lung Radiography, Oxides AdverseEffects, Pneumoconiosis, Respiratory Function Tests,English Abstract]

Frequency of electrocardiographic signs of chronic corpulmonale in asbestosis. (Italian)Tomasini, M., Sartorelli, E., Med. d. Lavoro, 62, 549-53,Dec. 71.[Human, Asbestosis Complications, Bundle-branch BlockEtiology, Chronic Disease, Electrocardiography, HeartEnlargement Etiology, Pulmonary Fibrosis Complications,Pulmonary Heart Disease, Respiratory Function Tests]

Allergy to gold salts (6 case reports). (Italian)Nava, C., Briatico-Vangosa, G., Med. d. Lavoro, 62,572-8, Dec. 71.[Human, Dermatitis Contact Etiology, Gold AdverseEffects, English Abstract]

Chromium and nickel. (English)Kazantzis, G., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 25-31, Apr. 72.[Human, Animal Experiments, Asbestos, Carcinogens,Chromates, Chromium, Epithelium, Lung NeoplasmsMortality, Nickel, Nose Neoplasms Mortality, Occu-pational EOermatitis, Skin Ulcer, Tobacco, Workmen'sCompensation]

Potential carcinogenic effect of cadmium in animals and man.

(English)Malcolm, D., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 33-7, Apr. 72.[Human, Animal Experiments Mice, Rats; CadmiumToxicity, Carcinogens, Leydig Cell Tumor, ProstaticNeoplasms, Testicular Neoplasms, Urogenital Neoplasms]

Chronic dust bronchitis. (Russian)Zislin, D. M., Katsnel'son, B. A., Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 16,22-6, Apr. 72.[Human, Bronchitis Etiology, Chronic Disease, Dust,English Abstract]

Occupational bronchitis of dust etiology. (Russian)Kipiani, S. P., Saakadze, V. P., Gobronidze, L. M., Gig.Tr. prof. Zabol., 16, 18-21, Apr. 72.[Human, Bronchitis Etiology, Dust, English Abstract]

Contribution to the study of external ventilation and pulmonarymechanics in occupational siderosis. (French)Albu, A., Schuleri, E., Arch. Mal. prof., 33, 51-8, Jan.-Feb.72.[Lung Diseases, Respiratory Function Tests, Siderosis,Silicosis, English Abstract]

Cell proliferation in rat kidneys after prolonged treatment withlead. (English)Choie, D. D., Richter, G. W., Amer. J. Path., 68, 359-70,Aug. 72.[Animal Experiments Rats, Cell Division, Cell Nucleus,Cellular Inclusions, DNA Biosynthesis, DNA Replication,Epithelial Cells, Hyperplasia, Lead Poisoning Pathology,Nephrectomy, Precancerous Conditions, Radioautog-raphy, Thymidine, Time Factors, Tritium]

Rank of coal and coal worker's pneumoconiosis. (English)Naeye, R. L., Mahon, J. K., Dellinger, W. S., Amer. Rev.resp. Dis., 103, 350-5, Mar. 71.

[Human, Anthracosilicosis, Autopsy, Bronchitis Complica-tions, Coal Mining, Collagen, Pneumoconiosis, PulmonaryHeart Disease, Pennsylvania, Washington, West Virginia]

Lung perfusion scanming in coal worker's pneumoconiosis.(English)Seaton, A., Lapp, N. L., Chang, C. H., Amer. Rev. resp.Dis., 103, 33849, Mar. 71.[Bronchitis, Coal Mining, Heart Catheterization, Per-fusion, Plethysmography Whole Body, Pneumoconiosis,Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity, Radioisotope Scanning,Serum Albumin, Smoking, Spirometry]

Sensitization to chromium and cobalt in processing of sulphatepulp. (English)Fregert, S., Gruvberger, B., Heijer, A., Acta derm.-venereol. (Stockh.), 52, 221-4, 1972.[Human, Chromium, Cobalt, Facial Dermatoses, HandDermatoses, Leg Dermatoses, Paper, Skin Tests, Spectro-photometry Atomic, Sulfates]

Carcinoma of the lung and anthracosilicosis. (English)Scarano, D., Fadali, A. M., Lemole, G. M., Chest, 62,2514, Sep. 72.[Human, Anthracosilicosis, Biopsy, Bronchi Pathology,Bronchoscopy, Carcinoma Bronchogenic, CarcinomaEpidermoid, Coal Mining, Lung Neoplasms Diagnosis]

Occupational exposure to an oil mist atmosphere. A 12-yearmortality study. (English)Pasternack, B., Ehrlich, L., Arch. environm. Hlth, 25,286-94, Oct. 72.[Human, Aerosols, Age Factors, Employment, Environ-mental Exposure, Mineral Oil Poisoning, Printing, TimeFactors, United States]

Asbestos dust, pleural calcifications and ship-building. (French)Gontier, F., Arch. Mal. prof., 23, 124-6, Mar. 72.[Human, Age Factors, Asbestosis, Calcinosis, Meso-thelioma Etiology, Pleural Diseases Radiography]

Chronic carbon monoxide poisoning. (French)Cabal, C., Arch. Mal. prof., 23, 137-8, Mar. 72.[Human, Carbon Monoxide Analysis, Carbon MonoxidePoisoning, Chronic Disease, Ventilation]

Comparative tests for diagnosis of lead poisoning. (English)Morgan, J. M., Burch, H. B., Arch. intern. Med., 130,335-40, Sep. 72.[Circadian Rhythm, Creatinine Urine, EDTA DiagnosticUse, Erythrocytes, Hydro-lyases Urine, Lead Poisoning,Levulinic Acid, Methods, Porphyrins Urine, Sodium]

Selenium poisoning in domestic animals and its relationship toman. (English)Harr, J. R., Muth, 0. H., Clin. Toxicol., 5, 175-86, 1972, 66.[Human, Animal Experiments, Animals Domestic,Environmental Exposure, Lethal Dose 50, NeoplasmsEtiology, Poisoning, Reproduction, Selenium Metabolism,Review]

Atypical aspects of silicosis. (Italian)Capezzuto, A., Folia med. (Napoli), 54, 23849, Oct.-Nov.71.[Human, Biliary Tract, Diagnosis Differential, LaryngealNerves, Lung Pathology, Lymph Nodes, Phrenic Nerve,Silicosis Radiography, English Abstract]

Blood lead and carboxyhaemoglobin levels in London taxidrivers. (English)Jones, R. D., Commins, B. T., Cernik, A. A., Lancet, 2,302-3, 12 Aug. 72.[Air Pollution, Automobile Driving, Automobile Exhaust,Carbon Dioxide Blood, Carbon Monoxide Blood, Hemo-globin, Lead Blood, Smoking]

Mechanisms of heavy metal toxicities. (English)Oehme, F. W., Clin. Toxicol., 5, 151-67, 1972, 55.[Human, Arsenic, Biotransformation, Faeces Analysis,Lead Poisoning, Mercury Poisoning, Metals Metabolism,Protein Binding, Selenium, Thallium, Review]

Epidemiologic study on workers exposed to trichlorethylenein a tannery. (Italian)

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De Rosa, E., Saia, B., Bet, E., Lav. umano, 23, 240-8,Aug. 71.[Human, Headache Chemically Induced, Pruritus Chemic-ally Induced, Sleep Disorders Chemically Induced,Tanning, Time Factors, Trichloroethylene, Vertigo,English Abstract]

Malignant mesothelial tumours-histologic type and asbestosexposure. (English)Magner, D., McDonald, A. D., New Engl. J. Med., 287,570-1, 14 Sep. 72.[Human, Asbestos Adverse Effects, Mesothelioma,Peritoneal Neoplasms Classification, Pleural Neoplasms]

Asbestosis and diffuse mesothelioma ofthe peritoneum. (Italian)Bianchi, C., Minerva Med., 63, 2826-33, 7 Jul. 72.[Asbestosis, Autopsy, Dyes, Histological Technics, Meso-thelioma, Peritoneal Neoplasms, English Abstract]

Siderosclerosis of arc welders with diffuse interstitial fibrosisand a pseudo-tumoral conglomerative picture. (French)Brun, J., Cassan, G., Kofman, J., Gilly, J., Poumon, 28,3-10, 1972.[Human, Hemosiderosis Diagnosis, Histiocytes, Lung,Macrophages, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Respiratory FunctionTests, Siderosis Complications, Tomography, Welding,English Abstract]

Lead poisoning: rapid formation of intranuclear inclusions.(English)Choie, D. D., Richter, G. W., Science, 177, 1194-5,29 Sep. 72.[Animal Experiments Rats, Cell Nucleus, Cellular Inclu-sions, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Epithelial Cells, KidneyTubules, Lead Poisoning, Microscopy Electron, TimeFactors]

Low exposure to asbestos. Gas exchange in ship pipe coverersand controls. (English)Murphy, R. L. Jr., Gaensler, E. A., Redding, R. A.,Belleau, R., Keelan, P. J., Smith, A. A., Goff, A. M.,Ferris, B. G. Jr., Arch. environm. Hlth, 25, 253-64,Oct. 72.[Human, Airway Resistance, Asbestosis, Carbon Dioxide,Carbon Monoxide, Follow-up Studies, Oxygen, OxygenConsumption, Partial Pressure, Plethysmography, Pulmon-ary Diffusing Capacity, Respiratory Dead Space, Ships,Smoking, Spirometry]

Blood thyroxine levels in subjects exposed to carbon disulfide.(Italian)Cavalleri, A., Taccola, A., Graovac-Leposavic, L.,Maugeri, U., Djuric, D., Lav. umano, 23, 183-7, Jun. 71.[Human, Hypothalamo-hypophyseal Physiology, 17-Ketosteroids Urine, Testis, Thyroid Gland, ThyroxineBlood]

New orientations in the pathogenesis of carbon disulphidepoisoning. (Italian)

Maugeri, S., Lav. umano, 23, 197-213, Jul. 71.[Human, Carbon Disulfide, Environmental Exposure,17-Hydroxycorticosteroid Urine, Hypothalamo-hypophy-seal, 1 7-Ketosteroids Urine, Occupational DiseasesEtiology]

Hygienic valuation of talc used in Bulgaria. (German)Michailova-Dotscheva, L., Stefanov, D., Z. ges. Hyg., 18,233-5, Apr. 72.[Human, Asbestos Adverse Effects, Hygiene, Talc Analysis]

Contact allergy to chromium and other metal compounds.(German)Klaschka, F., Z. Haut-u. Geschl.-Kr., 47,347-60, 15 Apr. 72.[Chromium, Cobalt, Nickel, Occupational DermatitisEtiology, Skin Tests]

Combined effect of asbestos exposure and smoking on mortalityfrom lung cancer in factory workers. (English)Berry, G., Newhouse, M. L., Turok, M., Lancet, 2,476-8, 2 Sep. 72.[Human, Asbestos, Asbestosis Complications, Carcinoma,Bronchogenic, Drug Synergism, Lung Neoplasms Etiology,Mesothelioma, Nicotine Adverse Effects, Sex Factors,Smoking Complications]

Occupational lead absorption. (English)Lancet, 2, 470-1, 2 Sep. 72.[Human, Air Pollution, Environmental Exposure, LeadBlood, Lead Poisoning, Psychological Tests]

Urinary excretion of alanine, glycine, aspartic acid and glu-tamic acid of guinea pigs poisoned with lead. (English)Bielecka, W., Acta Pol. pharm., 29, 104-12, 1972.[Animal Experiments Guinea Pigs, Alanine, Aspartic Acid,Glutamates, Glycine, Lead Poisoning, Metabolism]

Effects of the liver protein hydrolysate on blood bemoglobinand urinary coproporphyrins in guinea pigs poisoned withlead. (English)Bielecka, W., Jeske, J., Acta Pol. pharm., 29, 113-8, 1972.[Animal Experiments Guinea Pigs, Hemoglobin, Hydro-lysis, Lead Poisoning, Liver Extracts, Porphyrins Urine,Proteins Therapeutic Use]

Electron microscopic studies in desquamative interstitialpneumonia associated with asbestos. (English)Corrin, B., Price, A. B., Thorax, 27, 324-31, May 72.[Human, Asbestosis Pathology, Basement Membrane,Epithelial Cells, Intercellular Junctions, Macrophages,Microscopy Electron, Pulmonary Alveoli, PulmonaryFibrosis Pathology]

Problems with inhalation-bronchography of tantalum dust.(German)Kammler, E., Weller, W., Ulmer, W. T., Bruckmann, E.,Pneumonologie, 146, 241-9, 1972.[Animal Experiments Dogs, Bronchography AdverseEffects, Contrast Media Adverse Effects, PneumoconiosisPathology, Tantalum Adverse Effects, English Abstract]

6. Effects of organic substances

Content of 3,4 benzo(A)pyrene in the working clothes and [Eye Diseases Chemically Induced, Hydrocarbons Halogen-underwear of workers at a pitch coking plant. (English) ate Blood, Influenza Chemically Induced, PesticidesMasek, V., Jack, Z., Kandus, J., J. occup. Med., 14, 548-51, Blood, Seasons, Sinusitis Chemically Induced]Jul. 72. Toxicity of chlorinated hydrocarbons and related compounds.[Benzopyrenes Analysis, Chromatography, Clothing A review including chlorinated dibenzodioxins and chlorinatedAnalysis, Time Factors, Czechoslovakia] dibenzofurans. (English)

Aldrin and dieldrin in the blood of pesticide formulators. Kimbrough, R. D., Arch. environm. Hlth, 25, 125-31, Aug.(English) 72, 65.Mick, D. L., Long, K. R., Bonderman, D. P., Amer. [Abnormalities Drug-induced, Animal Diseases Chemicallyindustr. Hyg. Ass. J., 33, 94-9, Feb. 72. Induced, Animal Experiments Chickens, Benzofurans,[Human, Aldrin Blood, Dieldrin Blood, Environmental Biphenyl Compounds, Dioxins, Oedema ChemicallyExposure, Erythrocytes, Hydrocarbons Halogenate, Induced, Herbicides, Hydrocarbons Halogenate, LiverInsecticides Blood] Diseases Chemically Induced, Occupational Dermatitis,

Some findings in a study of workers occupationally exposed to Poultry Diseases, Review]pesticides. (English) Acrylamide poisoning. (French)Warnick, S. L., Carter, J. E., Arch. environm. Hith, 25, Cavigneaux, A., Cabasson, G. B., Arch. Mal. prof., 23,265-70, Oct. 72. 115-6, Mar. 72.

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[Human, Acrylamides, Acrylates, Paresthesia, Poly-neuritis]

Toxicity of xylene. (German)Mulnch. med. Wschr., 114, 1302-3, 21 Jul. 72.[Human, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, XyleneToxicity]

Aromatic amines: the present status of the problem. (English)Veys, C. A., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 11-7, Apr. 72.[Amines Toxicity, Aniline Compounds, Biphenyl Com-pounds Naphthalenes, Bladder Neoplasms, Carcinogens,Chemical Industry, Laboratories, Legislation Medical]

Epoxy resins in surface coatings. (English)Lemon, R. C., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 131-7, Apr. 72.[Human, Occupational Dermatitis, Paint, ProtectiveClothing, Solvents]

Possibilities of hazard from nitrosamines in industry. (English)Magee, P. N., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 19-23, Apr. 72.[Human, Animal Experiments Alkylation, BladderNeoplasms, Carcinogens Toxicity, Esophageal Neoplasms,Hydrazines Toxicity, Liver Neoplasms, Skin Neoplasms,Stomach Neoplasms]

Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma isomer-li,dane. (English)Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 33, 56-9, Jan. 72.[Human, Benzene Hexachloride Poisoning, Convulsions,First Aid, Ventilation]

The correlation of clinical and environmental measurementsfor workers exposed to vinyl chloride. (English)Kramer, C. G., Mutchler, J. E., Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J.,33, 19-30, Jan. 72.[Human, Alkenes Poisoning, Blood Pressure, BloodProteins, Hemoglobin, Jaundice Chemically Induced,Models Theoretical, Retrospective Studies, Sulfobromo-phthalein Blood, Time Factors, Vinyl Compounds]

On relationships in action between carbon disulfide andhydrogen sulfide. (English)Bittersohl, G., Med. d. Lavoro, 62, 554-6, Dec. 71.[Human, Carbon Disulfide, Hydrogen Sulfide, SulfidesPoisoning]

Corticosuprarenal insufficiency as a feature of carbon disulphidepoisoning. (English)Lancranjan, I., Florea, O., Petrescu, M., Med. d. Lavoro,62, 557-61, Dec. 71.[Human, Adrenal Gland Hypofunction, Carbon DisulfidePoisoning, Chronic Disease]

Occupational pathology caused by epoxy resins. (French)Mehl, J., Fuchs, E., Foussereau, J., Arch. Mal. prof., 32,713-22, Dec. 71.[Epoxy R-sins Toxicity, Eye Diseases Etiology, Occu-pational Dermatitis, Respiratory Tract Diseases, Skin Tests]

Investigations on exposure of ship painters to organic solvents.(English)Mikulski, P., Wiglusz, R., Bublewska, A., Uselis, J., Bull.Inst. mar. trop. Med. Gdan'sk, 23, 67-70, 1972.[Human, Ships, Solvents, Toluene, Xylene]

Occupational acroosteolysis. (English)Markowitz, S. S.. McDonald, C. J., Fethiere, W., Kerzner,M. S., Arch. Derm., 106, 219-23, Aug. 72.[Bone Resorption Pathology, Hand Dermatoses, Poly-vinyls Adverse Effects]

Erythrocyte fatty acids in workers in contact with organicsolvents. (French)Batolska, A., Ilinov, P., Arch. Mal. prof., 33, 23-30,Jan.-Feb. 72.[Chromatography Gas, Erythrocytes, Fatty Acids, SolventsToxicity, English Abstract]

Information colected by long term observation of womenexposed to a carbon disulphide risk. (French)Kovarik, J., Jindrichova, J., Simko, A., Arch. Mal. prof.,33, 45-50, Jan.-Feb. 72.[Carbon Disulfide, Female, Follow-up Studies, KidneyFunction Tests, Neurologic Manifestation, EnglishAbstract]

Increased hepatic microsomal enzyme activity from occupationalexposure to certain organochlorine pesticides. (English)Hunter, J., Maxwell, J. D., Stewart, D. A., Williams, R.,Robinson, J., Richardson, A., Nature (Lond.), 237, 399-401,16 Jun. 72.[Human, Adipic Acid Urine, Aldrin Blood, DieldrinBlood, Endrin Blood, Enzyme Induction, MicrosomesLiver, Pesticides Pharmacodynamics]

Results of an occupational medical and technical survey ofchemical dry-cleaning establishments. (German)Munzer, M., Heder, K., Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 22, 133-8,May 72.[Environmental Exposure, Laundering, Tetrachloro-ethylene Adverse Effects]

Lung cancer morbidity among persons working with chloro-prene. (Russian)Khachatrian, E. A., Vop. Onkol., 18, 85-6, 1972.[Human, Hydrocarbons Halogenate, Lung Neoplasms]

Occupational skin diseases caused by simazine and propazine.(Russian)Elizarov, G. P., Vestn. Derm. Vener., 46, 27-9, Feb. 72.[Human, Herbicides, Occupational Dermatitis ChemicallyInduced, Simazine, Triazines, English Abstract]

Cancer from mineral oil. (Norwegian)Wannag, A., T. norske Laegeforen., 92, 1120-1, 10 Jun. 72.[Carcinoma Epidermoid, Mineral Oil Adverse Effects,Scrotum, Skin Neoplasms Chemically Induced, Norway,English Abstract]

Impaired platelet-collagen reaction in a case of acute myelo-blastic leukemia due to chronic benzene intoxication.(Turkish)Inceman, S., Tangun, Y., Tdrk. Tip Cem. Mec., 35,417-24, Jul. 69.[Human, Benzene Poisoning, Blood Platelet DisordersChemically Induced, Leukemia Myeloblastic ChemicallyInduced, Turkey, English Abstract]

Pulmonary reactions to nitrofurantoin and in byssinosis.(English)Bouhuys, A., Rose, M. C., Cosentino, A. M., McCombs,R. P., New Engl. J. Med., 287, 308-9, 10 Aug. 72.[Human, Byssinosis, Inflammation Chemically Induced,Lung Pathology, Nitrofurantoin Adverse Effects, Pneumo-coniosis, Respiratory Hypersensitivity, Vascular Diseases]

Systemic allergies due to tetramethylthiuramdisulfide (TMTD).(Russian)Dzhogan, 1. M., Sovetsk. Med., 35, 151-2, Feb. 72.[Human, Chemical Industry, Hypersensitivity Etiology,Plastics]

Carbon disulfide metabolites excreted in the urine of exposedworkers. H. Isolation and identification of thiocarbamide.(English)Pergal, M., Vukojevic, N., Djuric, D., Arch. environm.Hlth, 25, 42-4, Jul. 72.[Human, Carbon Disulfide Metabolism, ChromatographyThin Layer, Spectrophotometry, Thiocarbamates Isolationand Purification]

Fever due to diphenylmethan-diisocyanate. (German)Lob, M., Schweiz. med. Wschr., 102, 647-9, 6 May 72.[Socyanates Poisoning, Dyspnea, Fever ChemicallyInduced, Nausea, English Abstract]

Polymer-fume fever. (English)Lancet, 2, 27-8, 1 Jul. 72.[Fever Chemically Induced, Fluorocarbon Polymers,Respiratory Insufficiency, Smoking, Temperature]

Symptomatology of carbon disulfide effects based on massexaminations. Analysis of morbidity and reports of suspectedcases during the years 1956-1965. (German)Zenk, H., Dtsch. Gesundh.-Wes., 27, 518-20, 16 Mar. 72;[Human, Carbon Disulfide Poisoning, RetrospectiveStudies, English Abstract]

Carbon disulfide metabolites excreted In the urine of exposed

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workers. I. Isolation and identification of 2-mercapto-2-thiazolinone-S. (English)Pergal, M., Vukojevic, N., Cirin-Popov, N., Djuric, D.,Bojovic, I., Arch. environm. Hith, 25, 38-41, Jul. 72.[Human, Carbon Disulfide Metabolism, ChromatographyGas, Chromatography Thin Layer, Ketones Urine,Sulfhydryl Compounds Urine, Thiazoles Urine, Yugo-slavia]

Absorption and excretion of parathion by spraymen. (English)Durham, W. F., Wolfe, H. R., Elliott, J. W., Arch.environm. Hlth, 24, 381-7, Jun. 72.

[Human, Aerosols, Agricultural Workers, NitrophenolsUrine, Parathion, Respiration, Skin Absorption, Tempera-ture]

7. Effects of animal and vegetable substances

Air-borne B. Subtilis enzymes in the detergent industry.(English)Gothe, C. J., Westlin, A., Sundquist, S., Int. Arch.Arbeitsmed., 29, 201-8, 1972.[Human, Bacillus Subtilis Enzymology. Chemical Industry,Detergents, Dust Analysis, Peptide PeptidohydrolaseAdverse Effects, Respiratory System Drug Effects, SkinDrug Effects, Sweden]

Chemico-pathological changes in the liver of industrial workerschronically exposed to cotton dust. (English)Abdel Kader, M. M., Emara, A. M., Kamel, G., Habib, A.,El-Samra, G. H., Abdel-Halim, S., J. Egypt med. Ass., 54,489-501, 1971.[Benzene Hexachloride Poisoning, Blood Protein Dis-orders, DDT Poisoning, Hepatitis Toxic, Liver Pathology,Egypt]

Byssinosan, an aminopolysaccharide isolated from cotton dust.(English)Mohammed, Y. S., El-Gazzar, R. M., Adamyova, K.,Carbohydr. Res., 20, 431-5, Dec. 71.[Amino Sugars Analysis, Byssinosis Etiology, Chromatog-raphy Paper, Colorimetry, Cotton, Dust, Fructose,Galactose Analysis, Gel Filtration, Glucose, Mannose,Polysaccharides Analysis]

Leptospirosis in the west of Scotland. (English)Lawson, J. H., Scot. med. J., 17, 220-4, Jun. 72.[Abattoirs, Disease Reservoirs, Dogs, Leptospira Canicola,Leptospirosis Diagnosis, Meat, Rats, Serodiagnosis,Swine, Zoonoses]

Morphology and pathogenesis of chronic bronchitis due tograin dust (experimental study). (Russian)Stepanov, S. A., Arkh. Pat., 34, 69-73, 1972.[Animal Experiments Rats, Bronchial Diseases Etiology,Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, Chronic Disease, DiseaseModels, Dust, Grain, Granuloma, Methods, TimeFactors, English Abstract]

The isolation ofantigens associated with farmer's lung. (English)Edwards, J. H., Clin. exp. Immunol., 11, 341-55, Jul. 72.[Actinomycetales, Amino Acids, Carbohydrates, Chroma-

8. Effects ofI

Peripheral syncope due to vibrations. (French)Eskenasy, J. J., Arch. Mal. prof., 33, 31-44, Jan.-Feb. 72.[Fingers, Ischemia Etiology, Parasthesia, Raynaud'sDisease, Vasomotor System, Vibration Adverse Effects,English Abstract]

Noise-exposure. Facts and myths. (English)Glorig, A., Trans. Amer. Acad. Ophthal. Otolaryng., 75,1254-62, Nov.-Dec. 71.[Acoustic Trauma Complications, Acoustics, FatigueEtiology, Noise, Stress, Vertigo]

Radiation-induced tumours-human experience. (English)Mole, R. H., Brit. J. Radiol., 45, 613, Aug. 72.[Human, Neoplasms Radiation-induced, RadiodermatitisEtiology, Skin Neoplasms, Time Factors]

Microwave lens effects in humans. (English)Appleton, B., McCrossan, G. C., Arch. Ophthal., 88,259-62, Sep. 72.

tography, Gel Filtration, Glycopeptides, Heat, Immuno-electrophoresis, Molecular Weight, Spectrophotometry,Spores Bacterial]

Cheesewasher disease. Immunologic and epidemiologic studies.(German)Minnig, H., Weck, A. L. de, Schweiz. med. Wschr., 102,1251-7, Concl. 2 Sep. 72.[Human, Cheese, Diagnosis Differential, Farmer's LungDiagnosis, Gel Diffusion Tests, Penicillium, PulmonaryFibrosis, Respiratory Hypersensitivity Occurrence, Sero-Diagnosis, Switzerland]

Cheesewasher's disease. Immunologic and epidemiologic study.(German)Minnig, H., Weck, A. L. de, Schweiz. med. Wschr., 102,1205-12 contd, 26 Aug. 72.[Human, Antibody Formation, Cheese, Gel DiffusionTests, IgG, Penicillium, Precipitin Tests, PulmonaryFibrosis, Respiratory Function Tests, Respiratory Hyper-sensitivity, Skin Tests, Switzerland, English Abstract]

Acetylcholine content of stipa tenacissima linne (Esparto-grass). (German)Antweiler, H., Pallade, S., Arch. Toxikol., 29, 117-27, 1972.[Animal Experiments, Guinea Pigs, Rats; Dust Analysis,Dyspnea, Herbs, Acetylcholine, Histamine Liberation,Ileum, In Vitro, Muscle Smooth, Plant Extracts, TextileIndustry, English Abstract]

Complex of respiratory symptoms and vasomotor rhinitis.Occurrence among workers of the parintins jute factory,amazons (June 1971). (Portuguese)Luz, T. P., Bustamante, H. T., de Szklo, M., Strozenberg,A., Rev. bras. Med., 29, 184-7, Apr. 72.[Human, Hay Fever Occurrence, Respiratory TractDiseases, Smoking Complications, Textile Industry, TimeFactors]

Cancer hazard from wood dust and in the boot and shoeindustry. (English)Hadfield, E. H., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 39-41, Apr. 72.[Adenocarcinoma Etiology, Carcinogens, Dust, EthmoidSinus, Paranasal Sinus Neoplasm, Shoes, Wood AdverseEffects]

physical agents

[Cataract Etiology, Lens Crystalline, Microwaves AdverseEffects, Occupational Diseases, Ophthalmoscopy, Radia-tion Effects, Retrospective Studies, Vision Tests, NewJersey]

First aid treatment of electric shock. (English)Morley, R., Carter, A. O., Arch. environm. Hith, 25,276-85, Oct. 72.[Accidents Home, Industrial; Asphyxia Etiology, Autopsy,Brain, Electric Injury, Evaluation Studies, First Aid, HeartArrest Etiology, Heart Massage, Respiration Artificial,Ventricular Fibrillation Etiology]

Resnlts of a comparative study on enzyme-containing andenzyme-free detergents. (German)Schneider, W., Tronnier, H., Schneider H. J., Schmitt,G. J., Berufsdermatosen, 20, 63-79, Apr. 72.[Human, Comparative Study, Detergents,-Hypersensitivity,Laundering, Peptide Hydrolases, Skin, English Abstract]

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Comparison of irregular vibrations within a limited frequencyrange and sinusoid vibrations with reference to their effect onman. (German)Dupuis, H., Hartung, E., Louda, L., Ergonomics, 15,237-65, May 72.[Human, Vibration]

The control of noise produced by bar automatic lathes. (English)Lee, G. L., Smith, D. J., Ann. occup. Hyg., 14, 337-43,Dec. 71.[Costs and Cost Analysis, Engineering, Noise, Nylon]

Hazardous exposure to industrial impact noise: persistenteffect on hearing. (English)Guberan, E., Fernandez, J., Cardinet, J., Terrier, G.,Ann. occup. Hyg., 14, 345-50, Dec. 71.[Audiometry, Deafness Etiology, Engineering, Noise, TimeFactors]

A possible noise hazard inside air-fed hoods. (English)Harrison, R., Stokes, H. J., Ann. occup. Hyg., 14, 351-5,Dec. 71.[Air, Auditory Threshold, Deafness Etiology, ProtectiveClothing]

Aseptic necrosis of bone secondary to occupational exposure tocompressed air: roentgenologic findings in 59 cases. (English)Nellen, J. R., Kindwall, E. P., Amer. J. roentgenol., 115,5 12-24, Jul. 72.[Bone Diseases Etiology, Decompression Sickness, Femur,Femur Head, Hip, Humerus, Hyperbaric Oxygenation,Tibia]

Industrial hygiene measurement and evaluation of whole bodyvibration. (German)Henkel, W., Krause, P., Rothe, R., Z. ges. Hyg., 18,161-5, Mar. 72.[Human, Mathematics, Vibration]

The presbycusis component in occupational hearing loss.(English)Lebo, C. P., Reddell, R. C., Laryngoscope (St Louis), 82,1399-409, Aug. 72.[Acoustic Trauma, Age Factors, Audiometry Standards,Deafness Etiology, Diagnosis Differential, Mathematics,Methods, Sex Factors]

Determination of noise exposure during long extendedstochastically oscillating noise-a methodical study fromthe viewpoint of work arrangement. (German)Neubert, J., Z. ges. Hyg., 18, 184-90, Mar. 72.[Human, Acoustic Trauma, Noise]

Death due to electric current. Macroscopic and microscopicstudy of the rhombencephalon. Medico-legal value. (Spanish)Piacentino, H., Bonnet, E. F., Pedace, E. A., Zacchia, 8,Jan.-Mar. 72.[Accidents Industrial, Blood Vessels, Brain Pathology,Cerebral Hemorrhage Etiology, Death Sudden, ElectricInjury Mortality, Muscles Pathology, English Abstract]

Temporary hearing loss induced by noise and vibration. (English)Okada, A., Miyake, H., Yamamura, K., Minami, M.,J. acoust. Soc. Amer., 51, 1240-8, Apr. 72.[Acoustic Trauma, Analysis of Variance, Audiometry,Auditory Threshold, Vibration]

9. Methods of investigation of body function

Value and limitations of respiratory function tests in the [Human, Lead Poisoning, Petroleum, English Abstract]detection of asbestosis. (French) Pulmonary gas exchange during and after exercise of shortPon, P. R., Arch. Mal. prof., 23, 126-8, Mar. 72. duration in silicosis. (English)[Human, Asbestosis Radiography, Methods, Respiratory Refsum, H. E., Scand. J. clin. Lab. Invest., 121, S121: 1-48,Function Tests] 1972.

Simultaneous determination of lead and cadmium in blood and [Human, Body Weight, Carbon Dioxide Blood, Coronaryurine by coupling of ion exchange resin chromatography and Disease, Exercise Test, Exertion, Helium, Oxygen Con-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. (French) sumption, Respiratory Function Tests, Silicosis, Spirom-Vens, M. D., Lauwerys, R., Arch. Mal. prof., 23, 97-105, etry, Time Factors]Mar. 72. L[Human, Cadmium Blood, Chromatography Ion Exchange, Lung mechanics and frequency dependence of compliance inCreatinine Urine, Hydrochloric Acid, Lead Blood, Lead coal miners. (English)Poisoning Diagnosis, Methods, Perchloric Acids, Spectro- Seaton, , Lapp, N. L., Morgan, W. K., J. din. Invest., 51,photometry Atomic, English Abstract] 1203-11, May 72.

Radioisotope nephrography in workers exposed to an occupa- [Human, Airway Resistance, Bronchitis, Coal Mining,tional risk of heavy metal poisoning. (French) Lung Compliance, Pneumoconiosis, Respiratory FunctionVaskov, L., Batolska, A., Ditcheva, T., Arch. Mal. prof., Tests, Smoking, Spirometry, Ventilation-perfusion Ratios,23, 107-12, Mar. 72. Vital Capacity][Human, Iodine Isotopes, lodohippuric Acid, Kidney Application of voltammetry by anode redissolution in bio-Tubules, Lead Poisoning, Mercury Poisoning Diagnosis, chemistry. II. Blood lead determination. (French)Radioisotope Renography] Delattre, J., Paolaggi, F., Dreux, C., Girard, M. L., Ann.

Preliminary research on the use of 2 laboratory tests as Biol. clin., 30, 183-7, 1972.indices for lead absorption in a petroleum refinery. (Italian) [EDTA Therapeutic Use, Electrochemistry, Electrodes,Cifarelli, O., Bonsignore, D., Vittone, M. G., Folia med. Electrolysis, Lead Urine, Lead Poisoning, Methods,(Napoli), 54, 113-9, Jun.-Jul. 72. Microchemistry, English Abstract]

10. Environmental measurement, control, and protection of the subject

Some environmental problems of the metal spraying processes. The control of solvent emission from solvent vapour cleaning(English) plants. (English)Ballard, W. E., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 101-7, Apr. 72. Dale, R. M., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 85-92, Apr. 72.[Dust, Engineering, Explosions,, Fires, Metals Adverse [Chemical Industry, Environmental Exposure, Solvents,Effects, Occupational Dermatitis Etiology] [Chethylene, entlaon]

Erythrocyte delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase in new lead Trichloroethylene, Ventilation]exposure: a longitudinal study. (English) Data to substantiate a decrease in the maximum permissibleHernberg, S., Tola, S., Nikkanen, J., Valkonen, S., Arch. concentration ofaniline in the air ofworking zones. (Russian)environm. Hlth. 25, 109-13, Aug. 72. Vasilenko, N. M., Volodchenko, V. A., Khizhniakova, L.[Human, Absorption, Erythrocytes Enzymology, Hydro- N., Zvezdai, V. I., Manfanovskii, V. V., Gig. i Sanit., 37,lyases, Lead Blood, Levulinic Acid, Porphobilinogen] 31-5, May 72.

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[Human, Aniline, Animal Experiments, Chemical Industry,English Abstract]

Possibility of determining limiting doses of carcinogenicsubstances. (Russian)Neiman, I. N., Gig. i Sanit., 37, 90-3, May 72.[Carcinogens, Environmental Health]

Health standardization of n,n-dimethylaniline in the air ofindustrial premises. (Russian)Sliusar, M. P., Zvezdai, V. I., Kolodub, F. A., Gig. i Sanit.,37, 35-7, Apr. 72.[Animal Experiments Rats, Anemia Chemically Induced,Aniline Compounds, Catalase Blood, Liver, Methemo-globinemia, Peroxidases, Skin Absorption, EnglishAbstract]

The jet filter-a single-stage size-selective sampler for airborneparticulars. (English)Ledbatter, J. O., Fish, B. R., Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J.,33, 90-3, Feb. 72.[Aerosols, Filtration Instrumentation]

Effectiveness of measures against carcinogenic hazards in theproduction of coal briquettes. (Russian)Kireeva, I. S., Lanysheva, N. I. A., Gig. i Sanit., 37, 10-4,Feb. 72.

[Human, Carcinogens, Coal, Coal Tar, Neopla'sms,U.S.S.R., English Abstract]

Standardization of carcinogens in the air of industrial premises.(Russian)Filatova, A. S., Kapitul'skii, V. B., Kuz'minykh, A. I.,Gig. i Sanit., 37, 91-3, Feb. 72.[Air Pollution Analysis, Carcinogens, Coal Tar, Hydro-carbons, Metallurgy, Russian Federation (Asia)]

Determination of the 3,4-benzopyrene content in the clothingand underwear of workers in a pitch-processing plant.(German)Kandus, J., Masek, V., Jach, Z., Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 22,138-41, May 72.[Human, Benzopyrenes Analysis, Chromatography Paper,Clothing, Environmental Exposure]

Determination of the maximum permissible concentration ofisobuty;ic aldehyde in the air of the working zones. (Russian)Zolotov, P. A., Svintukhovskii, 0. A., Gig. i Sanit., 37,104-6, May 72.[Animal Experiments Mice, Rabbits, Rats; ChemicalIndustry, Environmental Health]

11. Miscellaneous

Problem of barmless threshold limit values for work materials.(German)Hofmann, H. T.. Off. Gesundh.-Wes., 34, 241-54, May 72.[Human, Animal Experiments, Carcinogens, Dust Gases,English Abstract]

Lung care in a large-scale chemical industry. (German)Stark, J., Off. Gesundh.-Wes., 34, 234-40, May 72.[Human, Chemical Industry, Lung Diseases Prevention andControl, Lung Neoplasms Occurrence, PneumoconiosisOccurrence, Tuberculosis Pulmonary Occurrence, WestGermany, English Abstract]

The danger of lead in paints. (English)Timmins, F. D., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 117-22, Apr. 72.[Human. Lead Poisoning Etiology, Legislation, Paint]

Metal coating in heavy engineering. (English)Ross, D. S., Ann. occup. Hyg.. 15, 123-9, Apr. 72.[Human, Hydrocarbons Halogenate, Metals AdverseEffects, Paint, Trichloroethylene Poisoning]

Lung cancer and gastro-intestinal cancer in mineral oilworkers. (English)Waterhouse, J. A., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 43-5, Apr. 72.[Human, Carcinogens, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, LungNeoplasms, Mineral Oil Adverse Effects, Scrotum, SkinNeoplasms, Urogenital Neoplasms]

Sickness absence due to industrial dermatitis. (English)Newhouse, M. L., Trans. StJohn's Hosp. derm. Soc. (Lond.),58, 48-50, 1972.[Absenteeism, Dermatitis Contact, Sex Factors]

Analysis of occupational contact eczemas in the Leipzig districtfrom 1957 until 1970. (German)Ziegler, V., Suss, E., Alishali, B., Hasert, K., Dtsch.Gesundh.- Wes., 27, 698-702, 14 Apr. 72.[Age Factors, Dermatitis Contact Occurrence, E-zemaChemically Induced, Environmental Exposure, Occupat-ional Dermatitis, Sex Factors, Time Factors, East Germany,English Abstract]

Extrapolation of experimental carcinogenicity to the reality ofindustrial exposure. (English)Munn, A., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 75-81, Apr. 72.[Animal Experiments, Bladder Neoplasms, CarbonTetrachloride Toxicity, Carcinogens, Chemical Industry,Cyclamates, Injections Subcutaneous, Isoniazid Toxicity,Sarcoma Experimental Etiology, Skin Neoplasms Chemic-ally Induced]

Occupational mortality cancer. (English)Adelstein, A. M., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 53-9, Apr. 72.[Female, Male, Neoplasms Mortality, OccupationalDiseases Mortality, Social Class, England and Wales]

Paints and painted surfaces. (English)Piper, R., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 111-6, Apr. 72.[Aerosols Adverse Effects, Cyanates Poisoning, LeadPoisoning Etiology, Legislation, Paint, Polyurethanes,Solvents]

Twenty years handling TNT in a shell loading plant. (English)Goodwin, J. W., Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 33, 41-4,Jan. 72.[Human, Anemia Aplastic, Hepatitis Toxic, Hygiene, LiverFunction Tests, Protective Clothing, Protective Devices,Trinitrotoluene Poisoning, Ventilation]

Concepts of thresholds in standards setting. An analysis of theconcept and its application to industrial air limits (TLVS).(English)Stokinger, H. E., Arch. environm. Hlth, 25, 153-7, Sep. 72.[Adaptation Physiological, Air, Animal Experiments,Environmental Exposure, Homeostasis, MetabolismInborn Error, Toxicology]

Plasma welding and plasma cutting from the viewpoint ofindustrial medicine. (German)Spelbrink, H., Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 22, 76-80, Mar. 72.[Gases, Heat, Metallurgy, Noise, Welding AdverseEffects]

Chronic diseases among seamen and fishermen. (English)Uselis, J., Krynicki, A., Bull. Inst. mar. trcp. M(d. Gdan'sk,23, 25-36, 1972.[Human, Chronic Disease, Comparative Study, Morbidity,Ships]

Carcinogenesis in the context of occupational hygiene. (English)Roe, F. J., Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 1-9, Apr. 72.[Animal Experiments Mice, Animals Laboratory, Carcino-gens, Cell Transformation Neoplasms, Croton Oil,Neoplasms Chemically Induced, Skin Neoplasms Chemic-ally Induced]

Pulmonary infiltration due to aerosol thesaurosis. A survey ofhairdressers. (English)Gowdy, J. M., Wagstaff, M. J., Arch. environm. Hith, 25,101-8, Aug. 72.[Aerosols Adverse Effects, Blood Protein Electrophoresis,Cosmetics Adverse Effects, Diagnosis Differential, Hair,Respiratory Function Tests, Sarcoidosis Diagnosis.]

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Occupational pathology in tanneries. (French)Sommer, D., Hincker, E., Mehl, J., Arch. Mal. prof., 32,723-32, Dec. 71.[Bacterial Infections Etiology, Occupational Dermatitis,Tanning, France]

28 Cases of acute collective and accidental poisoning withtrichlorethylene. (French)Mouton, N., Arch. Mal. prof., 33, 66-7, Jan.-Feb. 72.[Coma Etiology, Trichloroethylene Poisoning]

Hazards from chlorinated hydrocarbon decomposition duringwelding. (English)Rinzema, L. C., Silverstein, L. G., Amer. industr. Hyg. AssJ., 33, 35-40, Jan. 72.[Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Tetra-chloride, Chlorides, Chlorine, Chloroform, Ethylene,Hydrocarbons Halogenate, Methyl Chloride, NitrogenOxides, Phosgene, Tetrachloroethylene, Trichloroethylene,Ventilation, Infra Red, Welding]

Allergic contact dermatitis from acrylate printing plates in aprinting plant. (English)Magnusson, B., Mobacken, H., Berufsdermatosen, 20,138-42, Jun. 72.[Human, Acrylates Adverse Effects, Dermatitis ContactDiagnosis, Skin Tests]

Dental caries in bakers. (German)Gardemin, U., Litta, T., Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 22, 111-2,Apr. 72.[Human, Bread, Dental Caries Occurrence, OccupationalDiseases Occurrence, West Germany]

Papillary tumors of the urinary tract. (German)Bibus, B., Wien. med. Wschr., 122, 511-4, 9 Sep. 72.[Human, Occupational Diseases, Papilloma Diagnosis,Smoking, Urinary Tract, Urogenital Neoplasms Diagnosis]

The pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (English)Yase, Y., Lancet, 2, 292-6, 12 Aug. 72.[Human, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Calcium AdverseEffects, Central Nervous System, Manganese AdverseEffects, Micronesia, Mining, Sodium Analysis, Soil, TimeFactors, Water Supply, Japan]

Prognosis in industrial dermatitis. (English)Burrows, D., Brit. J. Derm., 87, 145-8, Aug. 72.

[Human, Absenteeism, Age Factors, ConstructionMaterials, Dermatitis Contact, Mineral Oil, Prognosis,Workmen's Compensation, Northern Ireland]

Various aspects of the alkali resistance test evaluation.(German)Pokorny, M., Res], V., Berufsdermatosen, 20, 111-23,Jun. 72.[Calcium Hydroxide, Eczema Physiopathology, LipidsAnalysis, Occupational Dermatitis, Occupations, Sclero-derma Circumscribed, Skin Analysis, Skin Tests, SurfaceProperties, Tinea Pedis, English Abstract]

Tumors of the bladder. The ad-hoc Bladder Cancer Committeeof the CCIRC. (English)J. Urol., 108, 414-8, Sep. 72.[Human, Animal Experiments, Bladder Neoplasms,Disease Models Animal, Epidemiologic Methods,Financing Organized, Neoplasm Metastasis, NeoplasmRecurrence, Occupational Diseases, Research, Smoking,United States]

The problem of coniogenic bronchitis. (Russian)Ashbel'si Penknovich, A. A., Pokrovskaia, E. A., Ter.Arkh., 44, 48-53, Apr. 72.[Human, Bronchitis Complications, Chronic Disease,Diagnosis Differential, Dust, Metallurgy, PncumoconiosisComplications, English Abstract]

Antibodies in some chronic fibrosing lung diseases. I. Nonorgan-specific autoantibcdies. (English)Warwick, M. T., Haslam, P., Clin. Allergy, 1, 83-95,Mar. 71.[Human, Antibody Specificity, Antinucl-ar Factors,Asbestosis Immunology, Autoantibodi-s, ComplementFixation Test, Farmer's Lung, Fibroblasts, FluorescentAntibody, Mitochondria, Muscle Smooth, PulmonaryFibrosis]

Bronchial reactivity in occupational asthma. (Enplish)Pain, M. C., Symons, H. S., Med. J. Aust., 1, 522-4,1 1 Mar. 72.[Human, Asthma Chemically Induced, Bronchial Diseases,Socyanates, Methacholine Compounds. Spirometry, TimeFactors, Toluene Adverse Effects, Wood Adverse Effects]