The New Yorker, November 26, 1973 P. 126
Series about asbestos & other occupational-health hazards. Asbestos dust inhalation can lead to asbestosis, a scarring of the lungs, or mesothelioma, an abdominal tumor. Tells about the dangerous conditions in asbestos plants & cites studies done on the mortality rate of workers in such plants. Also discusses other chemicals such as benzidine, BNA, benzene, etc., & their ill effects on workers. Tells about the lack of action taken by the Labor Dept.& the Dept. of H.E.W. to restrict industry to protect the worker. Cites that about 100,000 American workers die each year as a result of occupational diseases.