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Construction workers, firefighters and shipbuilders are just a few of the many workers who are exposed to asbestos daily. Asbestos is a dangerous material that, when exposed, can lead to serious medical conditions. Many people who are exposed to asbestos end up...
If you’re renovating your bathroom and putting in new tile, it’s not going to contain asbestos fibers. New tile in the United States never does, as the use of asbestos has been prohibited for around 50 years. But you do still need to consider asbestos risks if you...
Asbestos is a deadly material that was used in building construction before the dangers were realized. Many older schools may still have asbestos in ceiling tiles, flooring and insulation. This material doesn’t cause problems if it’s not being disturbed. When...
Talcum powder has been present in many households for centuries. People have used it for personal hygiene and baby care. The mineral has also been present in many industries as a raw material for manufacturing. After centuries of use, researchers found out that being...
These days, most people know that asbestos is dangerous. They think of the risks of developing health issues, such as an aggressive type of cancer known as mesothelioma, which has a high fatality rate. Asbestos can also lead to other respiratory issues and health...
Asbestos exposure is widely known to be dangerous, but this wasn’t always the case. While direct exposure, typically in occupational settings, is a well-documented risk, secondhand exposure, particularly in childhood, is an often overlooked issue. Patients who are...
Asbestos is very dangerous and can lead to some serious health conditions, including a type of cancer known as mesothelioma. This is a very aggressive cancer with a high fatality rate. As such, asbestos exposure is something you want to avoid. However, asbestos was...
Some risk factors for cancer are rooted in someone's personal choices. Most people now know that tobacco products can cause lung cancer. Cigarette packaging now warns of this risk. Other risk factors for cancer are outside of an individual's control. Employers often...
Sometimes, proving a causative relationship between a medical issue and external factors is simple. For instance, it is easy to see the consequence of blunt force trauma if it breaks a bone or if it causes a bruise. Similarly, you may know immediately that you at...
Most people associate exposure to asbestos with serious medical conditions like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Another serious respiratory condition -- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is not uncommon in people who have had long-term asbestos exposure. ...
