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Who Is At Risk?
 Overview
The only known cause of mesothelioma is previous exposure to asbestos
fibers. Often times workers are not told they are working around asbestos,
and even single exposures to very low doses of fibers can produce serious
long-term consequences.
Asbestos diseases are said to follow the trail of exposure. That means that
wherever people have received asbestos exposure, regardless of their trade,
age, sex or race, they are at risk of cancer and other diseases.
Almost anyone who has inhaled asbestos dust is at risk. Even a worker's
families and friends can be at risk, because asbestos can often be carried
on clothing.
Exposure to asbestos dust can occur at major construction job sites, in
shipyards, in industry, and during construction or renovation of commercial
buildings. See the list at right for certain occupations that are known to
be those where risk of exposure to asbestos is great, and the numbers of
people in such occupations contracting asbestos disease are high.
Please contact
a mesothelioma attorney if you have any questions about occupational risk,
or if you'd like to explore your legal rights. A qualified mesothelioma
lawyer is waiting to receive your call or e-mail.m |