Military vets exposed to asbestos
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009All Star Comedy Jam download Asbestos is impervious to flame and heat. These qualities have tremendous military applications and are why asbestos has seen extensive use in the U.S. Navy.
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Although asbestos exposure does not always lead to an illness, frequent and long term exposure will greatly raise those risks. Asbestos exposure can cause serious illnesses such as asbestosis and malignant pleural mesothelioma, a severe lung ailment that accounts for three percent of cancer diagnoses in the United States.
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Asbestos manufacturers were aware of the toxic qualities surrounding the mineral but repressed this information from the public, often with government assistance, in the case of the military.
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A Dennis the Menace Christmas dvd If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, please consult with an experienced asbestos attorney right away. You could qualify for compensation but, depending on where you live, there could be time limits on your case.