Fake Silk: The Lethal History of Viscose Rayon with Dr. Paul Blanc

Published: Sept. 8, 2017, 9 p.m.

When a new technology makes people ill, how high does the body count have to be before protective steps are taken? Dr. Paul Blanc discusses his book "Fake Silk" that explores cellulose viscose, an industrial hazard whose egregious history ranks with those of asbestos, lead, and mercury. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32347]