One group of people that have been particularly impacted by asbestos exposure is shipyward workers and their families. Asbestos was so prevalent in the construction of ships because of its fire retardant qualities and durability. During a ships construction, the workers would typically handle asbestos insulation products and consequently inhale large amounts of toxic dust. Unfortunately, many of these workers have died because of this asbestos exposure.
One thing we can all do is try to raise public awareness about asbestos exposure and the link to lung cancer and mesothelioma. One good study is called, “Asbestos exposure: factors associated with excess cancer and respiratory disease mortality.” By Henderson VL, and Enterline PE. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1979; 330:117-26. Here is an excerpt: Continue reading ‘Workers And Their Families Exposed To Hazardous Asbestos Dust And Mesothelioma’ »