Mesothelioma among vehicle mechanics: a controversy?

The paper by Thomsen et al 1 is a significant contribution to the now-substantial body of literature on the relationship between asbestos-related diseases and vehicle repair work. It is a large study, inclusive of all registered vehicle mechanics in the country for the designated years, with a mean follow-up time of 20 years and a maximum of 45 years. Several comprehensive administrative databases were linked for exposure and disease outcomes....