Asbestos is a subject that has been hotly discussed in common society, mainly due to the impact that it can have on the life of a person who may have been affected by it. In recent decades many steps have been taken to help reduce the chances of humans coming into contact with asbestos fibres. This is particularly important when it comes to workers who have frequently been in a position where they have been exposed to these harmful fibres over an extended period of time.
One injury that can develop as the result of the inhalation of asbestos fibres is mesothelioma and this type of disease can be potentially fatal if not treated correctly and if not caught quickly. The five year survival rate of this disease is as low as 10% so once contracted it can be incredibly dangerous to the victim, and it can have a big impact on the life and the lives of family members and friends.
Mesothelioma occurs most commonly in the workplace, in people who are constantly working around asbestos products. Asbestos can be found in a whole range of areas, but most commonly is found in older paint work, and once this paint starts to disintegrate the asbestos fibres are absorbed into the atmosphere and therefore inhaled. Once these fibres have been inhaled they can be potentially dangerous to the lungs and can lead to the development of cancerous cells.
The fact that this illness is hard to identify is part of what makes the treatment so difficult. In fact in many cases it is discovered far too late, leaving the cancer to spread around the body and lead to a rather lethal outcome.
Although manufacturing and processing jobs are two areas where this most commonly occurs, older style houses with paintwork which may date back several decades are also potentially hazardous areas, and if you do live in a house which has an older style paintwork then it could be worth considering checking to see if your paint is potentially asbestos based.
One injury that can develop as the result of the inhalation of asbestos fibres is mesothelioma and this type of disease can be potentially fatal if not treated correctly and if not caught quickly. The five year survival rate of this disease is as low as 10% so once contracted it can be incredibly dangerous to the victim, and it can have a big impact on the life and the lives of family members and friends.
Mesothelioma occurs most commonly in the workplace, in people who are constantly working around asbestos products. Asbestos can be found in a whole range of areas, but most commonly is found in older paint work, and once this paint starts to disintegrate the asbestos fibres are absorbed into the atmosphere and therefore inhaled. Once these fibres have been inhaled they can be potentially dangerous to the lungs and can lead to the development of cancerous cells.
The fact that this illness is hard to identify is part of what makes the treatment so difficult. In fact in many cases it is discovered far too late, leaving the cancer to spread around the body and lead to a rather lethal outcome.
Although manufacturing and processing jobs are two areas where this most commonly occurs, older style houses with paintwork which may date back several decades are also potentially hazardous areas, and if you do live in a house which has an older style paintwork then it could be worth considering checking to see if your paint is potentially asbestos based.
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