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    Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, which affects the protective lining of the cavities of lungs, heart, abdomen etc, called mesothelium. There is a common tendency to get confused between mesothelioma and lung cancer. But the former infects the lining whereas the latter affects the lung itself. Mesothelioma patients are those unfortunate people who have inhaled in asbestos particles for long durations of time. Malignant mesothelioma is of three types. Pleural mesothelioma is the…

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    died from premature lung cancer and the reason is exposure to some carcinogens materials which are related to indoor air pollution. Lastly , heavy rains and storms can cause humidity in the houses and it is likely to increase dampness in the houses. This may lead to many health problems among people. However, there is no strong evidence that dampness causes premature deaths. Douwes (2015) said that people who expose to the dampness for a long period may have reduction in lung functions and it…

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    second hand smoke and 2 in 5 children are exposed. And no matter how hard you try to disguise it, your clothes, hair and breath still smell of smoke. Second hand smoke is estimated to cause approximately 2,300 deaths due to SIDS, 3,000 deaths due to lung cancer, and 48,500 deaths due to heart disease in nonsmokers each year. [Transition: Understanding why cigarettes wreak havoc on your body may help you understand the importance of stopping, let’s review those now.] I. Back in the day…

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    The problem pertaining to the chemical substance diacetyl in microwaved popcorn was popular before concerns of the lethal disease would cause. According to the investigations, popcorn can cause cancer , or bronchiolitis obliterans as much commonly know in medical terms. Popcorn lung disease has been extensively studied due to its increasing relative frequency in grinder workers of popcorn factories , and even for those who just earn and eat this product. "As a result, the major popcorn…

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    Although cancer has been the most common etiolgoy in the past, complications in the use of intravascular catheters, pacemakers and defibrillators are becoming a more common cause of SVCS. Recent research has suggested that use of such structures have been linked…

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    causes cancer and heart disease and that it can shorten someone 's life by ten years or more. Smoking habits can cost a smoker thousands of dirhams a year. Smoking is a difficult obsession to break…

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    amazingly big number of people who are dying , literally of course, for a tan. Numerous dermatologists explained that tanning like this refers to a cancer. It is a thriving source of bronzed, but also damaged skin. The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the World Health Organization's International Agency of Research on Cancer panel have together declared ultraviolet radiation from the sun. All artificial sources think that tanning beds and also sun lamps are the biggest…

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    Cancer Awareness Essay

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    Today cancer kills 7.6 million people every year and the casualties from cancer have only risen over the years. Because of the rising numbers in cancer caused deaths it leads to questions as to what may be causing the large increase. There are many different factors that play a role into our everyday life that play a role in potentially increasing our chances of being diagnosed with cancer. One in three adults will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes and we are slowly discovering…

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    What Is Asbestos, And Why Is It Dangerous? Asbestos is a heat-resistant fibrous mineral that is found insulating materials. Many older homes and buildings have asbestos. Asbestos is not dangerous unless the particles are released in the air. The fibers can be released if the asbestos is disturbed or damaged. It is estimated that 5,000 workers die each year due to asbestos exposure. Many places have banned asbestos. However, if a home or building that was built or refurbished before 2000, then…

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    humans. The government would also provide gas masks to help the workers work faster and help them not get lung cancer easily. This means that the government of Alabama would not have to pay more workers if a worker gets injured by toxic gases or gets lung cancer. This solution would help the state of Alabama by a lot. It would provide the air to be cleaner, many employees would not get lung cancer easier, with the gas masks that they have been provided with many employees will not have breathing…

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