You do not have to work with benzene to be exposed to dangerous quantities of it. Sometimes, all you need to do is go outside and breathe. In a 2013 article, St Louis was labeled the most deadly place to live in America based partly on the polluting industries in the...
Month: September 2020
The devastating ‘third wave’ of deadly asbestos diseases
Many people associate asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, with older generations. This is misguided. While the use of asbestos has dropped dramatically since the 1970s, it is still out there – and remains dangerous. Asbestos continues to tear apart the...
Tips for dealing with asbestos in a home
The presence of asbestos in a home or work facility puts people at risk for diseases such as mesothelioma. In fact, about 80% of those with this deadly form of cancer contracted this condition through exposure to asbestos. Asbestos in homes is not as widely publicized...