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First responders and people living near "Ground Zero" alike were exposed to literally tons of asbestos dust after the twin towers collapsed... read more »
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At one point asbestos was so prized that the Navy ordered the use of the toxic substance in over 300 construction materials. read more »
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Over 30 percent of Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos during some kind of military service. Prolonged exposure to as read more »
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The sailors stationed aboard naval warships were almost always covered in asbestos dust, often having to shake the material from their bunks daily. read more »
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Mt. Sinai's School of Medicine released a study stating that over 86% of the naval shipyard workers they tested with 20 years of experience had som read more »
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The pattern for mesothelioma reflects changes in asbestos exposure and therefore reflects predictions for all asbestos-related diseases. read more »
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