Saturday, October 8, 2011

Asbestos in the Marines

Pleural mesothelioma is a rare lung cancer that is primarily brought on from exposure to asbestos. Many people who are continuously exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing this cancer. Unfortunately, Marine veterans may be at a significantly higher risk than other individuals for developing this disease. Because the military used an exorbitant amount of asbestos-filled materials in the past, exposure was unavoidable for Marine personnel.

Exposure

From the 1940s to the 1970s, the military used asbestos in a number of different situations. Marine personnel may have experienced moderate levels of exposure to asbestos in their barracks. Materials comprised of asbestos may have been used to build the sleeping quarters on bases. Because any disruption to these materials can cause asbestos fibers to be easily dislodged from their original position, the fibers can then become suspended in the air. Those suspended, airborne particles then can become inhaled and implanted in the lungs.

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