New Survey Reveals Present-Day Risks of Asbestos in America

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Despite expressing concern about the dangers, 86% of survey respondents had not undergone any specific medical examinations or testing for asbestos exposure.
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Because of the possibility of second hand exposure, 47% of survey respondents, including spouses and children, were in potential danger from the effects of asbestos in the home.
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37% of survey respondents worked in high risk jobs, but only 8% were tested regularly for asbestos exposure.
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Because asbestos has a latency period of 40 to 50 years or longer, cancers and other forms of illness may not appear until much later in life, long after the exposure period.
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Present Day Dangers Awareness Concern

Results of a just-published ResearchScape survey on the dangers of present-day asbestos exposure revealed a general lack of awareness but rising concern about the health hazards.

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Testing

When asked if they`ve undergone any medical examinations of testing specifically related to asbestos exposure, 86% of respondents said “No.”

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Demographics

Across demographic categories, survey results showed that key groups, Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, had a low rate of testing for exposure, with Boomers testing the least.

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Health Risk Awareness

When asked how aware they were about health risks of asbestos exposure, 55% said they either had no awareness, or some awareness but could use more education.

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Health Risk by Age Group

In general, all age groups showed little or no awareness of the health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly Gen Z at 70% low awareness.

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Health Risk Concerns

Despite having some low awareness of the health risks of asbestos exposure, a clear majority of respondents (64%) expressed concern and worry over the health risks.

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ResearchScape study commissioned by AsbestosClaims.Law

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“Asbestos exposure is a leading cause of many types of cancer, including lung, colon, and the most deadly type, mesothelioma. The survey data underscores a worrisome perception among the general population today that asbestos is no longer a threat. Because of its long latency period to cause sickness — 50 to 60 years or longer — asbestos remains very much a threat today, and a health concern that everyone, particularly those who have family members who worked with asbestos, need to take seriously.”

Justinian C. Lane

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