The Partial Observer by Cristina Johnson
Asbestos a Hidden Danger to Navy Vets
Asbestos exposure is an ongoing concern for Navy veterans who served on ships built from the 1930s to the early 1980s. A once highly valued building material, asbestos played a critical role in shipbuilding during the 20th century because of its exceptional heat resistance and insulating properties.
The mineral was a lurking danger on the Navy ships, and no one considered the threat arising when its microscopic fibers became airborne and were inhaled.
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