Smoking has long been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer; however, there are questions as to whether it also has an effect on those exposed to asbestos and whether it contributes to an increased risk of mesothelioma. The links between smoking, asbestos exposure and mesothelioma risk have undergone considerable research, and the results [...]
Both asbestosis and mesothelioma are caused by inhaling fibers from the mineral asbestos, but they aren’t the same disease. Each one of these conditions has its own set of symptoms, as well as specific treatment methods. Read on to find out more information about what differentiates these two illnesses. Symptoms People with either of these [...]
Underreporting of the occupational diseases caused by asbestos is a great concern in the United States, as well as in Europe. The Global Ban Asbestos Network reports that for every four or five cases of these diseases, at least one doesn’t get reported. These health issues have gone under-reported for decades, before the American government [...]
Simply, it is a kind of housing insulation that is derived from the mineral vermiculite, which is naturally occurring. When this mineral is exposed to heat, it expands into a lightweight, accordion shaped material. The fact that insulation made from this material is resistant to fire and odorless has made it a popular home insulation [...]
Louisiana's waterways and access to the Gulf of Mexico have long been a prime area for ship construction and launching. Mass construction of ships has brought many workers to the industry in the shipyards or shipbuilding companies. However, we are now seeing the consequences of certain practices permitted in these shipyards for many years, up [...]
The risks of inhaling asbestos fibers are serious, especially if done over an extended period of time. Studies have concluded that asbestos exposure in the home or workplace can lead to serious asbestos-related diseases recognized by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) including asbestosis and mesothelioma, which is a dangerous form of lung cancer that is primarily caused [...]
Asbestos exposure has occurred in numerous workplace and industrial locales in Louisiana. Despite the fact that asbestos-related diseases were identified by medical professionals in the 1920s, the use of asbestos was not banned and not even regulated until 1970. Asbestos exposure and the resulting diseases like mesothelioma are frighteningly common in Louisiana. The following are [...]