Understanding Mesothelioma: Asbestos Exposure
Common methods of exposure to asbestos
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During the manufacturing, installation and use of asbestos, microscopic fibers can become airborne, inhaled, and lodged in the lungs. This short educational video explains how asbestos exposure can cause serious health problems associated with mesothelioma.
Working with products that contain asbestos dramatically increases a person's chances of contracting mesothelioma. Learn more about asbestos exposure.
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Video Transcript: Understanding Mesothelioma: Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that has been prized since for thousands of years for its natural heat-and flame-resistant properties.
The natural fibers of asbestos can be easily separated into thin, microscopic threads. While these unique properties make it quite useful, particularly in industrial situations, they also make it very dangerous.
During their manufacturing, installation and use, these microscopic fibers can break off and become airborne. When they are inhaled, the fibers become lodged in the lungs. Over time, this exposure can cause serious health problems.
In fact, asbestos is so dangerous, it is estimated that up to one half of the people who work around asbestos will develop some kind of asbestos-related disease.
Throughout the industrial revolution and even into the modern times, people knew about the dangers of asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, it was not until the 1980s when industry finally got serious about protecting its workers.
Unfortunately, this was far too late for thousands of workers at hundreds of job sites around the country.
Asbestos is used in a variety of products and industries, including insulation, automotive clutches and brakes, paper, floor tiles, and more.
Direct exposure is not the only way to develop an asbestos-related illness like mesothelioma. Family members of those who are directly exposed to asbestos are also at risk if they inhale fibers brought home on work clothes.
To learn more about mesothelioma, visit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at www.curemeso.org.
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