Asbestos in the Military | Where Were Veterans Exposed

Asbestos in the Military | Where Were Veterans Exposed

Asbestos is a carcinogenic mineral was mined States until late The mineral’s strength, heat resistant properties led widespread use industries, school Asbestos in the buildings, when Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) use due concerns. However, Force used material build a majority of structures. Ceiling insulation, well floor tiles buildings barracks all, valves.

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is diagnosed in less than 15% of Americans every year. Even so, United States veterans make up 30% of the total 3,300 Americans diagnosed each year. This is due to veterans being exposed to asbestos for more extended periods than many civilians. Asbestos was prized as a miraculous mineral for its durability, heat-resistance, and low cost. All five of the U. S. military branches relied on the toxic material throughout World War II and up until mesothelioma marines the 1980s. It was the perfect, cost-effective solution for a rapidly growing military. With asbestos, bases, housing, vehicles, and even textiles could be produced faster and made stronger than they could in the past. What they didn’t realize was that friable (easily crumbled) asbestos could become airborne and inhaled. These fibers, once lodged inside a person’s esophagus, lungs, or mesothelium, cannot be removed. Over time, these fibers accumulate and cause inflammation. This can eventually lead to developing cancerous tumors, known as mesothelioma.

While Marines and Mesothelioma most military branches quit using in 1980s, known “cutters, recently 1991. mineral could been in part ship, steel, Coast often stationed here long periods time. more time service spend on ships, more at risk they to develop mesothelioma. Veterans United States Coast that were stationed on ship built before Coast Guard and 1991 at risk firsthand exposure. risk increased when ships repairs or renovations. allows fibers that been trapped in walls, insulation to become airborne more easily inhaled. From beginning 20th World War II.

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