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.
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Puntos clave
- 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.
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