Asbestos & Mesothelioma: The Relentless Killers

Asbestos use is dropping, so why are thousands still

dying of mesothelioma every year?

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December 2017

At Gori Julian & Associates, P.C., we understand just how frightening a mesothelioma diagnosis can be, which is one reason why we are committed to providing useful information about this deadly disease to our clients and the public at large.

So, if you are interested in learning more about why people are still being diagnosed with mesothelioma even though there is supposedly less asbestos being used today, we encourage you to read on.

Surprise! Lawmakers still haven’t completely

banned asbestos.

And even though asbestos use has lessened since 1970s,

thousands of individuals are diagnosed with asbestos-related

medical conditions such as mesothelioma every year.

In fact, from 1999 to 2015, there were an alarming 45,221 deaths linked to malignant

mesothelioma — with 5 percent more deaths in 2015 than 1999.*

So if asbestos use is dropping, why does

the number of mesothelioma deaths remain high?

Source: Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality – United States, 1999-2015, Report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), March 3, 2017.

The Answer: Asbestos-Related Diseases May

Not Appear For Decades

Sadly, asbestos-related medical conditions can take years to develop, which is why many of today’s

mesothelioma victims are older individuals who were exposed to asbestos when they were younger.

Mesothelioma Deaths Broken Down By Age*

Source: Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality – United States, 1999-2015, Report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), March 3, 2017.

36,366 deaths – 65 and older

138 deaths – 34 and younger

8,717 deaths – 35-64

Are Certain Individuals More At Risk? Yes, if you have ever worked in one of these professions in the

past, you may be at risk of developing mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure on the job.

• Construction worker

• Auto mechanic

• Electrician

• Plumber

• U.S. Navy personnel

• Coast Guard personnel

• Shipbuilder

• Shipyard worker

Even today, asbestos continues to be a problem for certain professions — particularly construction workers.

In fact, an estimated 1.3 million

construction and general industry workers continue to be exposed to

asbestos.*

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registration, ATSDR Case Studies in Environmental Medicine – Asbestos Toxicity,

31, https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/asbestos_2014/docs/asbestos.pdf (January 2014)

So Why Are Construction Workers

Still At Risk?

Because asbestos can still be found in many homes — meaning it can be released during home projects

such as a remodeling or renovation.

Common Places Where You Can Still Find Asbestos In The Home

• Ceiling tiles • Floor tiles • Roof shingles • Wall and ceiling

patching compounds

• Insulation around hot water and steam pipes

• Siding/cement shingles • Caulking and joint

compounds

Women Are Also At Risk Due To Secondary Asbestos Exposure

Secondary exposure occurs when workers in certain industries — including construction — bring

asbestos fibers home from work in their clothes and hair, thereby exposing family members to

asbestos.

There Are Legal Options Available For

Mesothelioma Victims Depending on your circumstances, your legal options may

include one or more of the following:

1. A lawsuit against the party responsible for your asbestos exposure 2. A claim against an asbestos bankruptcy trust 3. A claim for veterans benefits

Time May Be Running

Out — So You Need

To Act Fast

The law limits the amount of time you have to seek compensation for your injury or illness, so you cannot afford to wait.

We hope these slides provide you with some useful information. But if you would like to learn more about asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, please visit our

website and read our recently published white paper titled, “Asbestos: The Relentless Killer”.

In it, we discuss in detail the issues addressed in this

presentation as well as other important asbestos-related matters.

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