Naturally occurring asbestos in an outdoor setting
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Primary inquiry: Heavy rains caused a river to flood and overflow its banks. Soil containing naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) was deposited onto the surrounding land. This land is used for farming, and includes the backyards of private dwellings and areas used for various recreational pursuits. What are the potential public health risks from exposure to NOA in these outdoor settings? What methods are available for sampling airborne NOA in outdoor settings?
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Miller A, Wiens M. Naturally occurring asbestos in an outdoor setting. Vancouver, BC: National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health. 2018 Feb.