My grandpa died of Pulmonary Fibrosis caused by asbestos. He got it from working on big 18 wheelers. He was a diesal mechanic.
At the moment there dont seem to be any figure released for 2007, the World Health Orgaisation released figure for 2006 and it was shown that in the UK, over 4000 people that year died due to asbestos exposure, 89,000 people world wide died with a recorded 128,000,000 people diagnosed world wide with asbestos diseases.
Asbestos-related diseases appear from 10 - 40 years after the exposure begins. How long a delay there is depends in part on how intense the exposure is and how long it lasts or how often it occurred. And some exposed people never develop an asbestos-related disease.
Lung disease
The signs and symptoms of asbestos-related lung diseases vary. They depend on which disease you have and how much it has damaged your lungs. Signs and symptoms may not appear for 10 to 14 or more years after exposure to asbestos.
The signs and symptoms of asbestos-related lung diseases vary. They depend on which disease you have and how much it has damaged your lungs. Signs and symptoms may not appear for 10 to 14 or more years after exposure to asbestos.
An Asbestos Attorney, or Lawyer, deals with specific legal cases concerning Asbestos related issues and legally related regulatory issues. Asbestos Lawyers were introduced in the 1970's in the United States.
No form of melanoma is believed to be related to asbestos.
Asbestos in 'dust' form could cause cancer if the material is disturbed allowing fibers to become airborne and it is subsequently inhaled. However the likelihood for developing mesothelioma cancer from a one-time exposure event is very low. Most people who develop the cancer were exposed to the material over a prolonged period of time. If you do encounter 'dust' that you know or suspect might contain asbestos, its best not to disturb the material and contact a professional to clean the area.
There is no safe level of asbestos exposure, as even small amounts can pose health risks. The likelihood of harm depends on factors such as the type of asbestos, the duration of exposure, and individual susceptibility. Asbestos-related diseases, like asbestosis and mesothelioma, often develop after prolonged exposure, but even brief encounters can have serious consequences. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid any exposure to asbestos.
If asbestos is compromised it can become air borne and cause severe air quality problems, which can cause a sick building. This can affect people that have been in contact with the asbestos and can cause long term health issues!
No. Many people who are exposed to asbestos develop no disease at all. Those who do develope a disease do so many years after their exposure began, and many of them survive their disease, at least for a time.
The diseases caused by asbestos (in some people who have sufficient exposure of a sufficient period of time) are:Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs)Lung cancerMesothelioma (cancer of the tissue lining the chest cavity).