Between 1968 and 1992, more than 10,000 Americans over the age of 15 died as a result of asbestosis
It is difficult to provide an exact number of people who have died from asbestosis because the disease often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed. However, it is estimated that thousands of people worldwide die each year due to complications related to asbestosis.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 107,000 people worldwide died from asbestos-related diseases in 2007. These diseases include mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis, which are all linked to exposure to asbestos fibers.
In 2010, approximately 2.5 million people died in the United States.
An estimated 56 million people died worldwide in 1968.
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The first identified death from asbestosis was registered in 1924. The difficulty in answering this question stems from several factors: (1) timing [""how many people have died..?"" -- all-time or this year?] (2) geography [worldwide or in a specific country?] and (3) asbestosis as direct cause of death or among all contributing factors listed on the death certificate?Finally, it is important to remember that asbestosis is a chronic-exposure condition (as opposed to a ""poisoning""-type condition
People who have been exposed to asbestosis should contact a Medicare Regional Office. If the person was exposed at work they should contact their state workers compensation board.
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In advanced asbestosis, the lungs shrink, stiffen, and become honeycombed (riddled with tiny holes).
The first symptom of asbestosis is usually shortness of breath following exercise or other physical activity
There are many good options for asbestosis lawyers in New York. Some good lawyers to use in New York can be found online, like weitzlux, simmonsfirm and supergreenadvice.
Asbestosis in the home was typical in houses built before 1970. Home improvement stores will sell kits to test for asbestosis. You can also call a local home inspection agency to get professional help.
The process of filing an asbestosis lawsuit will vary from country to country. In the UK asbestosis is considered an industrial disease. As such prior to starting a claim for compensation at court the process follows the Industrial Disease Pre Action Protocol and when issued in court follows the Civil Procedure Rules. I have listed some helpful articles below describing how to claim compensation for various industrial diseases including asbestosis as well as the amounts of compensation you can expect to recover for an asbestosis compensation claim.
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