Tag: Exposure
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Dorchester inquest reveals former boiler engineer died of asbestos exposure
Dorchester inquest reveals former boiler engineer died of asbestos exposure Evidence was heard that the 65-year-old had suffered from mesothelioma, a type of cancer attributed to asbestos exposure. At the hearing at County Hall in Dorchester a statement was read, created by Mr Nicholson before he died, describing how he had … Read more on…
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Exposure to asbestos and mesothelioma cancer
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of strong, flexible fibers, the material can be partitioned and isolated tissues. Mining of asbestos began in the late 19th century and intensified the use of asbestos in 1940. Exposure to asbestos is the significant trigger of mesothelioma. Tiny asbestos particles enter the physique by means of…