Early Uses of Asbestos Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring metamorphic minerals: chrysotile, tremolite, actinolite, amosite, crocidolite, and anthophyllite. Once viewed as a “miracle mineral,” asbestos was commonly used as an insulator. Many ancient cultures valued it for its resistant to heat and fire, and strength properties. Ancient Egyptians Considered Asbestos “Mineral of the […]
Cancer Caused by Asbestos Exposure
Cancer Caused by Asbestos Exposure Asbestos is known to be highly toxic and has been identified as a carcinogen. While most people are aware that prolonged exposure to asbestos causes mesothelioma and lung diseases, many do not know of the other cancers with which it has been linked. Asbestos has been linked to lung cancer, […]
Asbestos Found in Products Today
Asbestos Found in Products Today Asbestos is banned in over 55 countries, including Japan, Australia and all countries in the European Union. The ban was imposed because asbestos causes inflammatory diseases like cancers of the lung, ovaries, larynx, testes, and gastrointestinal organs. Despite health risks associated with asbestos and a massive effort to regulate and remove the […]
What is Bystander Asbestos Exposure and Who is at Risk?
What is Bystander Asbestos Exposure and Who is at Risk? The most common source of exposure to asbestos is direct exposure to the actual mineral or asbestos-containing material. Direct exposure occurs most frequently in the workplace. However, it can also happen when working with asbestos-containing products in the home. Long latency periods (10-40 years) prevented […]
Important Steps to Take After A Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Important Steps to Take After A Mesothelioma Diagnosis Concern for asbestos-related health issues began in the 20th century and escalated during the 1920s and 1930s. By the 1980s and 1990s, asbestos use was restricted, phased out, or banned outright in an increasing number of countries. Researchers have determined the annual number of mesothelioma deaths globally […]
Causes of Pedestrians Killed or Injured in Traffic Accidents
Causes of Pedestrians Killed or Injured in Traffic Accidents On average, a pedestrian dies every two hours and is injured every seven minutes in vehicle collisions. More than 680,000 pedestrians were injured over the last decade. While these accidents account for just 12.6 percent of the total population, those over the age of 65 account for […]
Bicyclists Often the Ones Injured or Killed in Traffic Accidents
Bicyclists Often the Ones Injured or Killed in Traffic Accidents Statistics show the overall number of bicycle accidents in the country is declining; however, the number of bike accidents fatalities are on the rise. In most states, the bicycle is legally considered as a vehicle. Bicyclists have equal rights on the road and must obey the […]
Asbestos Related Diseases Cause 39,000 Fatalities Annually
Asbestos Related Diseases Cause 39,000 Fatalities Annually Almost 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States every year. While the most substantial asbestos exposures occurred mostly before the 1980s, some asbestos exposure continues to this day. Asbestos is a mineral fiber group found in rocks and soil. The fibers are microscopic but […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Car Accidents
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Car Accidents According to the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA), brain injuries are among the most likely the cause of death or permanent disability. Approximately 5.3 million Americans live daily with a disability-related to traumatic brain injury. What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injuries – or TBI – can […]
Companies Hide Dangers of Asbestos For Decades
Companies Hide Dangers of Asbestos For Decades Diseases triggered by asbestos, such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer continue to be leading causes of U.S. occupational illness and death. Many people that were exposed decades ago are being diagnosed today. Due to the long latency periods between asbestos exposure and disease development, diagnoses and deaths […]