Environmental and occupational exposure to erionite and related health risks: progress and prospects.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Erionite, a naturally occurring fibrous zeolite classified as a human carcinogen, is believed to be more potent than asbestos in causing mesothelioma. However, unlike asbestos, erionite has rarely been used for commercial purposes and, as a result, knowledge about exposure pathways is limited. This paper provides a narrative review of the current knowledge regarding the associations between erionite exposure, health effects and exposure circumstances.

Methods

Medline/PubMed and Scopus were systematically searched up to the end of 2024 using keywords related to erionite exposure and health outcomes.

Results

We identified 26 peer-reviewed journal articles reporting on the health effects of erionite exposure, specifically mesothelioma and lung cancer, with mes

SUBMITTER: Chen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12313451 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature