Asbestos/Mesothelioma
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Asbestos Facts:
Asbestos is an extremely hazardous
material that is banned in some countries, but
not in the U.S. The amount of asbestos that is
now used in U.S. industry is much less than it
had been before 1975, but no material that could
contain asbestos should be assumed to be asbestos-free
without confirmation. Mesothelioma is the most
serious Asbestos causing disease. Mesothelioma
is a cancer of the cells that make up the lining
around the outside of the lungs and inside of
the ribs (pleura), or around the abdominal organs
(peritoneum). Mesothelioma is a disease that affects
not only the victim but also the victim's family.
Exposure to asbestos dust can cause several types
of cancer, including lung cancer, and a scarring
of the lungs called asbestosis.
- Through 2003, more than 700,000 People have
filed claims against more than 6,000 companies.
Asbestos companies knew of the dangers for
many years before ever warning the public
of those risks.
- About 4,000 People die from Mesothelioma
every year, the rare cancer caused by asbestos
exposure.
- It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans
were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and
1979.
- There are currently about 3000 new cases
of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly
in men over the age of 40.
- It is estimated that there will be about
250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
- Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20
to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos.
In
addition to the documents listed below, please
visit archive
of news articles about asbestos as an occupational
health hazard.
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Disclaimer
Notice: This website is intended
to provide general information about mesothelioma,
as well as some of its known causes. This website
does not claim to be complete in its discussion
of the diagnosis, treatment and causes of mesothelioma.
Since mesothelioma has been linked to, among other
things, work related exposure to asbestos, issues
of legal liability may be present in certain circumstances.
The content of this web site
has not been prepared or endorsed by any physicians
or other licensed medical professionals. Nothing
on this site should be taken as medical or legal
advice. The purpose of this site is simply to
provide patients and their families with useful
information and access to other resources, which
may be helpful. Patients are encouraged to consult
with their physician for medical advice and with
an attorney for legal advice.
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