Smoking and Mesothelioma
Smoking Resources CDC-How to Quit Smoking American Lung Association National Cancer Institute American Cancer Society
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California Asbestos Exposure
Statistics California is 1 in the U.S. for malignant mesothelioma deaths. The mortality rate from Mesothelioma in California is 10.2 per million. In California, 3,795 residents died from mesothelioma. Since 1979, 5,792 asbestos-related deaths occurred in California. Settlements $200 Million was awarded to a woman in California who received second hand asbestos exposure from washing her
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Army Veteran Asbestos Exposure
Treatment Options: The Veterans Affairs or VA health care system has incredible doctors across the United States to treat asbestos-related cancer. There are treatment locations in Boston, Houston, Miami, and Los Angeles. The VA health care provides free treatment for asbestos-related diseases connected to military service and is affordable for lower-income veterans. Where Was Asbestos
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Navy Asbestos Exposure
Understanding Asbestos Exposure in the U.S. Navy These materials were integral to insulation, pipe coverings, floor tiles, and boiler systems. However, this widespread use exposed countless Navy personnel, including boiler technicians, maintenance technicians, and shipyard workers, to airborne asbestos fibers, leading to severe health risks and asbestos-related diseases. Sources of Asbestos Exposure on Navy
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Coast Guard Veteran Asbestos Exposure
History of the Coast Guard During the 1970s, the National Cancer Institute and Coast Guard worked together to study the mortality rate of marine inspectors from 1942 and 1970. A follow-up study was conducted in 2009, extending the project by fourteen years. In the end, the study found that Coast Guard marine inspectors had a
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U.S. Marine Asbestos Exposure
Treatment Options The Veterans Affairs, or VA health care system, has incredible doctors across the United States to help with asbestos cancer. There are treatment locations in Boston, Houston, Miami, and Los Angeles. The VA health care provides free treatment for asbestos-related diseases connected to military service and is affordable for lower-income veterans. How to
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National Guard Asbestos Exposure
Understanding the Risk of Asbestos Exposure Military service often involves unique risks, and for National Guard members, asbestos exposure is one of the most significant and overlooked dangers. Asbestos-containing materials were widely used in military equipment, vehicles, and buildings throughout the 20th century. Despite the known health risks, asbestos remained in use due to its
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