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In
recent years, there has been a rising incidence of mesothelioma, an asbestos
cancer, among current and former members of the armed forces in the United
States. Asbestos? Many believe asbestos to be a problem of the past. And while
indeed the majority of asbestos products were banned by the Consumer Product
Safety Commission in the late 1970's, exposures from many years ago are just now
beginning to cause serious health consequences, including among veterans and
military service men and women.
Why does asbestos exposure affect members of the armed services and veterans?
Asbestos was used primarily as an insulation material, but was also very fire-retardant and resistant to temperature transfer. These are all qualities that are common within the military infrastructure, given that many military installations are designed for combat situations. The most common exposures occurred aboard naval vessels and naval shipyards. Asbestos was used to line piping, electrical fixtures, and hull constructions in naval vessels. Many of these fixtures still exist or existed long after asbestos was banned.
As asbestos fixtures become older they become more unstable and more hazardous. Technicians who worked with any of the above fixtures, aboard naval vessels or elsewhere in military installations, likely encountered asbestos on numerous occasions. When these materials are repaired or replaced it is likely they will be disturbed to the point where they are hazardous. As asbestos fibers are disturbed they are easily released into the air where they are available to inhale.
What are some possible effects of adverse asbestos exposure?
Health effects related to inhaled asbestos fiber can range from minor respiratory malfunction to the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer that originates in the lining of the lungs. Asbestos fibers are durable and uniquely shaped. Their durability and shape allow for them to easily lodge in the body’s inner tissue and not be broken down by the body’s normal defense mechanisms. Those who believe they may have been exposed to asbestos should consult with their physician immediately about their exposure history. Doctors will be able to alert those at risk of possible indications of an adverse exposure. Early identifications of symptoms can go a long way in the availability of certain treatment options for mesothelioma and other conditions.
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richard orchulek
22 Jan 2010, 10:55
diagnosed w/ asbestosis 1 yr ago. looking for help finding facts about
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