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Exposure to hazardous asbestos has been a problem for over a century.  The common form of exposure typically came from the workplace.  However, that has changed as asbestos has been found in the water supplies of various municipalities.  One interesting study is called, “Cancer mortality in relation to asbestos in municipal water supplies.” By Wigle [...]

One question that has puzzled many researches is whether or not there is a definitive threshold regarding levels of asbestos exposure and disease development.  One interesting study that explores this issue is called, “Asbestos – the TLV approach” – Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1976;271:152-69. by Nicholson WJ.  Here is an excerpt: “Abstract – A [...]

The interaction between healthy cells and exposure to asbestos fibers has been studied in earnest.   Unfortunately, the environmental exposure commonly encountered by the certain populations in industrial countries has been unacceptably high.  One interesting study on point is called, “Asbestos Fibres in the Lungs of Chrysotile Miners and Millers – a Preliminary Report” by N. [...]

People that have worked within the asbestos industry or where the mineral was used in that products they handled are generally at higher risk for developing cancer and mesothelioma.  One interesting study that examines the advantage of bleach digestions is called, “A procedure for the isolation of amosite asbestos and ferruginous bodies from lung tissue [...]

Asbestos workers that were smokers have an increased incidence of disease.  Another interesting study on point is called, “Cigarette smoke increases the penetration of asbestos fibers into airway walls.” By D. McFadden, J. Wright, B. Wiggs, and A. Churg – Am J Pathol. 1986 April; 123(1): 95–99.   Here is an excerpt: “Abstract – For study [...]

Many statistical models have been developed over the years to help with research regarding mortality rates resulting from asbestos exposure.  One interesting study worth reading is called, “Exposures and mortality among chrysotile asbestos workers. Part I: Exposure estimates” by John M. Dement, PhD, Robert L. Harris Jr., PhD, Michael J. Symons, PhD, Dr PH Carl [...]

Many have examined the association between asbestos exposure and disease development such as mesothelioma or lung cancer.  Some factors that are strongly associated with cellular abnormalities are increased age, being male, and working for certain employers during a certain time period. One important study is called, “Radiographic abnormalities and exposure to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite in the [...]

The risk of developing mesothelioma can vary depending on certain factors such as duration and degree of exposure and the fiber type of asbestos.  One interesting study is called, “Comparative Proliferative and Histopathologic Changes in Rat Lungs after Inhalation of Chrysotile or Crocidolite Asbestos” by Kelly A. BéruBéa, Timothy R. Quinlana, Gerald Moultona, David Hemenwayb, [...]

Lung cancer and mesothelioma are two deadly diseases caused by the inhalation of asbestos particles in the workplace.  Unfortunately, it can take several decades for symptoms to become present which can delay the mesothelioma diagnosis.  One interesting study that examined occupational disease is called, “Computed tomography screening for lung cancer in asbestos-exposed workers” by M.Tiitola [...]

As many are already aware, asbestos exposure has been linked to a number of life threatening diseases.  Most exposure related illnesses result from the inhalation of tiny asbestos particles or fibers.  One interesting study that examined the rate of disease in miners is called, “Relation between asbestosis and bronchial cancer in amphibole asbestos miners” by [...]