For almost a century, asbestos was an integral part of military operations and civil industries. Many of those who worked in manufacturing using asbestos and veterans in the military, today face the dire consequences of asbestos exposure. Around 15,000 people die annually of asbestos-related diseases, including lung cancers, mesothelioma and asbestosis, all having long latency […]
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Cristina Johnson is a Navy veteran advocate for Asbestos Ships Organization, a nonprofit whose primary mission is to raise awareness and educate veterans about the dangers of asbestos exposure. She wrote this for InsideSources.com.