Pleural Mesothelioma Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Pleural Mesothelioma? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Pleural Mesothelioma
The only known way to prevent this cancer is to avoid asbestos. People who could be exposed to asbestos at work include:
- Miners
- Factory workers
- Insulation workers
- Railroad workers
- Ship builders
- Makers of gas masks
- Construction workers
Family members of workers can also be at risk for this cancer. The asbestos fibers can be brought home on clothing. This type of exposure is just as dangerous. It is also very common. About 10% of household contacts of workers will also show signs.
Asbestos can be found from old building insulation, roofing materials, and tiles. Most of the household exposures have been from asbestos brought home from work.
To avoid exposure to asbestos:
- Workers should use proper safety equipment and precautions.
- Workers should use safety measures to avoid bringing asbestos dust home on their clothing.
- Areas of exposed asbestos must be checked by experts. This may be old public buildings and homes with asbestos shingles, tiles, or insulation.
- Exposed areas must be removed by proper means or sealed off.
- A homeowner untrained in asbestos abatement should
never attempt to remove asbestos material.
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