Ep. 14
Asbestos and Lung Cancer: The Hidden Epidemic
0 min2026-08-28
How many cases of lung cancer caused by asbestos are never recognized as occupational disease? And why is asbestos-attributable lung cancer so often hidden behind the much more familiar story of smoking? In this episode, we investigate the often-overlooked global burden.
Key takeaways
- Asbestos-attributable lung cancer causes far more deaths than mesothelioma but remains dramatically under-reported.
- Asbestos exposure can cause lung cancer independently of smoking; combined exposure produces synergistic risk.
- The Helsinki Criteria help determine when a lung cancer can reasonably be attributed to asbestos exposure.
- Smoking cessation is one of the most important interventions for people with a history of occupational asbestos exposure.
More episodes
Continue listening to Asbestos Insight.
Need an asbestos professional?
Browse verified asbestos services by country and city. Direct contact, no commission, no middleman.
Browse the directory