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Mesothelioma can affect anyone who has a history of asbestos exposure. Women have historically represented fewer mesothelioma cancer cases than men due to higher rates of men working in hazardous industries handling asbestos. However, women make up nearly 40 percent of malignant mesothelioma cases today. As is the case with many diseases, women with mesothelioma » Read More

One of the most carcinogenic substances is asbestos. Often found in construction and automotive materials, asbestos-related illnesses have continually plagued these professions, especially children. According to the Environmental Working Group, asbestos was found in children’s makeup such as the IQ Toys Princess Girl’s All-in-One Deluxe Makeup Palette. They state that within every gram of eye » Read More

In late January, Governor Tom Wolf announced that budget items totaling $1.1 billion have been allocated to combat lead and asbestos contamination across Pennsylvania. The proposal involves the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), awarding grants to schools in need of remediation. Both lead and asbestos were common building materials in past decades, and many of » Read More