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Mean percentage lung fibre type by diagnostic category in a group of British asbestos factory workers compared to local controls199
| Fibre type | Controls | Asbestosis | Carcinoma of the lung | Pleural mesothelioma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocidolite | 2.8 | 60.1 | 56.7 | 20.2 |
| Amosite | 2.6 | 17.7 | 30.4 | 39.3 |
| Chrysotile | 25.9 | 4.0 | 6.9 | 17.0 |
| Other (mainly fly ash) | 68.7 | 18.2 | 6.0 | 23.5 |
