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Introduction:Asbestosis is a lung disease associated with one's exposure to a useful, heat retardant product, made from fibrous material, that can be separated into fine fibers, called asbestos. Asbestos, though useful, poses serious medical risks to anyone exposed to it. The body tries to neutralize these fibres in various ways, and this process leads to further inflammation and cell damage. Individuals suffering from asbestosis are five times more likely to develop lung tumors/cancer, as afibrosis or scar tissue develops in the area around the small airways and air sacs. The thickening and scarring prevents oxygen and carbon dioxide from travelling between the air sacs and the blood cells, thus breathing becomes less efficient.
Demograph: 100 construction workers in Singapore, working with Asbestos materials, from 25 – 50 years old.
•Knowledge of the risk of Asbestosis
•Awareness of any substitutes for Asbestosis
•Age group of which Asbestosis users, which shows symptoms of Asbestosis
•Knowledge of precautions to take, when exposed to Asbestos materials.
•Effects of asbestos on Asbestos users
•Number of hours spend near asbestos
Conclusion:
Asbestos is very popular among construction workers.
The longer the amount of time spend using Asbestosis means a
higher probability of getting Asbestosis, which is harmful to the body.
However, most construction workers are unaware of the dangers of Asbestos, when handling them.
This research confirmed that the issue of asbestosis is relevant in Singapore.
Effects of asbestos on Asbestos users
32
23
27
34
19
0 10 20 30 40
Shortness of breath.
Persistent and productive cough.
Distressing spasms.
Chest pain or tightness.
A loss of appetite.
59
1622 21
158
40
10
20
30
Hours spent
1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 6 hours 7 hours 8 hours
Number of People
Number of hours spent near asbestos a day (where 8 hours is the max. hours spent)
Age group of which Asbestosis users, which shows symptoms of
Asbestosis
9
18
27
35
11
0
10
20
30
40
25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50
Years old
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Knowledge of the risk of Asbestosis
2% 6%
92%
Fully aware
somewhat aware
Fully unaware
Knowledge of precautions to take, when exposed to Asbestos materials
4% 9%
87%
aware
somewhat aware
totally oblivious
Done By: Shawn Lee
Mentor Group: M06302
Asbestos a danger…
Shortness of breath Reduced lung capacity
Fatigue during exertion Chest tightness
Fatigue during rest (in the latter stages)
Chest pain
Crackling sounds in chest when breathing
Run down or ill feeling
Chronic cough Loss of appetite
2
98
0
50
100
People w ho know aboutsubstitutes for
Asbestosis
People w ho does notknow about substitutes
for Asbestosis
Knowledge on substitutes for Asbestosis
Listing of Original data:
Knowledge of the risk of AsbestosisAwareness of any substitutes for Asbestosis
Age group of which Asbestosis users, which shows symptoms of AsbestosisKnowledge of precautions to take, when exposed to Asbestos materials.
Effects of asbestos on Asbestos usersNumber of hours spend near asbestos
Method of data collections:
Questionnaires& Interviews
Purpose of the experiment:
To see if the issue of Asbestosis is relevant in Singapore
References:
http://www.personalinjuryfyi.com/mesothelioma/asbestosis.htmlhttp://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/asbestosis
http://www.pcca.net/Asbestosis.html http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00482.html
http://www.al.com/specialreport/mobileregister/asbestos/asbestosis.jpg
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