Berylliosis Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Berylliosis? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Berylliosis Risks
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The primary risk factor for berylliosis is working in an area where beryllium is processed. Industries that use beryllium include:
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Fiber-optics
- Mining
- Nuclear weapons and reactors
- Laboratory technologies
- Dental alloy preparation
- Scrap metal
- Manufacturing of:
- Mirrors
- Golf clubs
- Microwaves
- Bicycle frames
Although the risk is extremely low, people who live near such industries have a slightly higher risk of getting berylliosis than those who do not.
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