When it comes to work-related asbestos exposure, construction workers are typically more at risk than others. Any kind of work involving renovations, demolitions, or building activities on older structures could expose workers to asbestos and therefore increase their risk of developing mesothelioma or a related lung condition. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in construction and product manufacturing up until the 1970s...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that used to be used in a wide variety of products and construction, and only became federally regulated in the 1970s. When the serious health risks associated with exposure to asbestos came to light, its use was largely ceased. However, people who lived and worked in certain environments may have been and/or may still be exposed to the dangerous mineral. Certain occupations may put workers at a higher...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in all sorts of products throughout history, but only became federally regulated in the 1970s; however, unbeknownst to the early manufacturers of these products, inhaling or consuming asbestos fibers can lead to a variety of extremely dangerous health conditions. Mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other lung cancers have all been linked to asbestos exposure. The trouble with asbestos...
Asbestos exposure is known for causing mesothelioma in those who were exposed over a period of time. Mesothelioma is a rare lung cancer that is nearly always fatal, made more difficult to compensate due to the difficulty of tracing it to its original source. However, mesothelioma is not the only health problem related to asbestos exposure. In fact, even short term exposure can lead to health problems when it occurs in extreme events, such as...
A special report from Reuters came out on Friday, December 14, 2018, about Johnson & Johnson regarding a dangerous product they have been selling for decades—baby powder.The report is about the company's stubborn denial that there could be asbestos in the talc that they use for this product. This has been a problem they have fought with since the 60s. However, this particular report caused quite an impact on the company and caused their...
Mesothelioma vs Asbestosis: What’s the Difference?
Two of the most devastating asbestos-related diseases that a person can face are asbestosis and mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure is the root cause of both mesothelioma and asbestosis. That is one of a few similarities between the two diseases. However, there are more than a few differences between asbestosis and mesothelioma.
What Is Asbestos?
According to the American Cancer Society, asbestos...
Our president and his nominee, Scott Pruitt, head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), may have made a decision that could negatively impact the health and lives of everyone in America. The issue, in this case, is asbestos. Keep in mind that opposition to dangerous asbestos is nonpartisan, and so is the extensive research that proves it can be fatal to humans. This threat to our health does not discriminate at all.
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