Tag: asbestos exposure

  • March 24, 2016
    As in previous articles, the causes of Mesothelioma and Asbestosis are closely linked to asbestos exposure. This article discusses the…
  • March 23, 2016
    Asbestosis is one of the diseases that results from asbestos exposure. The first ever documented case of asbestosis was in…
  • March 22, 2016
    There are four main types of asbestos exposure. These are: Primary exposure; Secondary exposure; Environmental exposure; and Natural occurring asbestos…
  • March 18, 2016
    There are four types of mesothelioma cancers associated with asbestos exposure. The types of mesothelioma names are based on the area(s)…
  • March 17, 2016
    Most women develop mesothelioma through three ways: Occupational exposure - through on-the-job exposure for women who worked with products that…
  • March 16, 2016
    Asbestos is a mineral made up of thin tiny fibers. It is used in many products like flooring, paint, ceiling…
  • March 15, 2016
    Most legal and medical cases linked to asbestos exposure are on-the-job exposure. Whereby a worker is exposed to asbestos due…
  • March 14, 2016
    Asbestos exposure is the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Inhalation of the fibers is caused by asbestos deterioration, cutting, drilling or…
  • March 11, 2016
    Asbestos Exposure and Smoking Prolonged asbestos exposure through inhalation of asbestos fibers causes scarring to the lungs which can affect…