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Asbestos - From Miracle Mineral To Mesothelioma Menace
During World War II Asbestos was hailed by many as a miracle
mineral. Almost anything could be built or manufactured from
this mineral. The building and construction industries used it
as an additive to strengthen cement and plastics....
How Your Decision Can Help Cure Mesothelioma Cancer Forever
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Mesothelioma- the Financial Costs to Society
Mesothelioma- the Financial Costs to Society
Much has been written about asbestos related diseases such as
Mesothelioma over the last couple of years. The focus has been
on three main areas:
a) The unfortunate victims of mesothelioma...
What is mesothelioma
"Mesothelioma" is the term used to describe a cancerous tumor that involves the mesothelial cells of an organ. Mesothelial cells are cells that form a protective lining over the lungs, heart and abdominal organs. The most common type of...
Who is at Risk for Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma, the deadly disease which has topped news headlines
for the last decade, is contracted through exposure to airborne
fibers of asbestos. Sadly, the under-regulation of asbestos
usage in years past, and arguably still today, exposed...
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Asbestos: Every Day Jobs That Put You At Risk
People are affected by asbestos when they breathe the micro
fibers. These fibers can have long term affects to your health.
There have been many cases of people coming down with
Mesothelioma 20 and 30 years after being exposed to asbestos.
Asbestos is not a thing of the past. It's still used in many
manufacturing processes and well as in building components. The
following is a list of the top occupations that are putting
people at risk. If you work in one of these occupations, or have
in the past, it's wise to get regular screenings.
*Any job that includes the manufacturing of asbestos, for
example insulation, plumbing supplies, roofing components or
other building materials.
*Mechanics are at risk due to asbestos in the brake and
clutch linings.
*Tile contractors are at risk due to the dust from
cutting some types of tile.
*Oil refinery workers, rail yard and power plant workers
can be at risk from various sources.
*Shipyard and/or ship builders are at risk due to the
asbestos in pipe insulation and other sources.
*Steel mill workers can come into contact with Asbestos
from a variety of insulation and clothing. Asbestos is a great
insulator and is used widely in jobs that require a person to be
around high temperatures.
*Navy veterans can also be at risk as can Maritime
workers.
*Construction workers can be at risk, especially
those
who do demolition of older buildings.
Who else should be concerned?
Brick layers, plumbers, sand blasters, sheet metal workers,
millwrights, welders, painters, Longshoremen, merchant marines,
grinders, electricians, drywall contractors, miners, drillers,
building inspectors and maintenance personnel are a few more
people who are at risk.
Remember, it doesn't take a lot of exposure to affect your life
years down the road.
You may also be putting your family at risk. There have been
cases where workers family members came down with Mesothelioma
even though they were nowhere near the job sites. Evidence
suggests that the family members were affected by the Asbestos
fibers that came in on the workers clothing, hair and/or shoes.
Get routine screenings if you're in one of these high-risk
professions and take every precaution (such as respirators and
special clothing) to protect yourself and your family.
This article is not intended to be medical advice. It's for
informational purposes only and you should see a qualified
medical doctor should you have concerns about your health.
About the author:
Donald Lawson is a Houston based webmaster and researches and
writes articles about current issues facing the public. You can
find out more about Asbestos and Cancer by visiting Mesothelioma-
Information-Help.com
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