Asbestosis

Category: Respiratory / Occupational Lung Disease

Asbestosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, leading to scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue and impaired respiratory function.

Global Prevalence

Estimated 1.5 million cases globally, with incidence declining in countries with asbestos bans but rising in others (WHO, 2017)

Medical Breakthroughs

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