Asbestos in Georgia
Georgia Asbestos
Georgia is a state that has an abundance of naturally occurring asbestos in the southern Appalachian region. Numerous asbestos deposits can be found throughout northern regions of the state as well, most of which are long the borders of North and South Carolina. Naturally, this means that cities and towns located near these asbestos deposits found in the northern and southern regions of Georgia are at risk for asbestos exposure by simply living in the area. Those who actually work in the power plants that are found sprawled across the state have an even higher risk of asbestos exposure due to more direct, daily contact.
As Georgia has an old history with heavy involvement during the Civil War, numerous homes have been turned into historic sites. These historic homes typically have asbestos. In addition to these homes, industrial factories and power plants also run the risk of containing asbestos. These sites, in addition to what asbestos is produced naturally, leaves many at risk for asbestos exposure and even gives them a higher risk of developing mesothelioma.
Asbestos Deaths in Georgia
Over 540 deaths caused by asbestos have occurred in Georgia. Over half was caused by mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is the cancer of the lung linings, caused by asbestos inhalation. When these fibers are inhaled, they attach to your lung’s lining and begin to sit dormant for up to 50 years before seeing any symptoms of this rare lung cancer. All counties in Georgia were affected by at least one case of asbestos-related death.
