Friday, November 30, 2007

Beware of this disease

Are you exposed to one of the deadliest diseases known to man? You might be exposed to it but are not aware of it. Want to know what it is? It is known as mesothelioma. Why is it a deadly disease? It is deadly because an approximate of 3000 men and women would be diagnosed with mesothelioma every year. It is a cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity

Now that you already know the name, you might want to know the causes of Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is caused by being exposed to a mineral called asbestos. Yes, asbestos. Even short exposure to asbestos fibers can be dangerous and cause Mesothelioma. The fibers have been linked more frequently with these occupations:

Auto Mechanics
Boiler makers
Bricklayers
Building Inspectors
Carpenters
Drywallers
Electricians
Floor Coverings
Furnace Workers
Glazers
Grinders
Hod carriers
Insulators
Iron workers
Laborers
Longshoremen
Maintenance workers
Merchant marines
Millwrights
Operating Engineers
Painters
Plasterers
Plumbers
Roofers
Sand blasters
Sheet metal workers
Steam fitters
Tile setters
Welders

If you want to know more about mesothelioma, check out the website and ask for a free information packet. Your action might save your life or someone else’s life.

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