Asbestos in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Asbestos
Old buildings, power plants and naturally occurring asbestos deposits are spread across the state of New Hampshire. All sources increasing the risk of exposure to workers and civilians alike.
Asbestos fibers, when disturbed, are released into the air and are then readily available for human inhalation. Upon inhalation, the fibers travel through the respiratory system before attaching themselves to the lining of the lungs. These fibers sit dormant for decades before any symptoms of mesothelioma appear.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Those who do not develop mesothelioma usually will develop asbestosis. When diagnosed with asbestosis, the lungs have begun to scar and the scarring prevents full breathing expandability, causing constricted lung movements.
Jobs with Asbestos Exposure
The construction industry across the United States used many asbestos-containing products. This is no different in the state of Nevada. Many construction workers face the risk of asbestos exposure through cement mixtures, pipe gaskets, pipe fittings, and insulation.
Air Force, Navy bases, residential and commercial buildings, and schools are all sites that could have asbestos. Those who live, work or are around these buildings have an increased risk of exposure, as well as chance of developing mesothelioma.
Power Plants:
- Exeter Gas Plant
- Newington Power
- Seabrook Nuclear
- Schiller Station
- Dover Gas Plant
- Merrimack Power Plant
Asbestos-Related Deaths:
Over 200 deaths in New Hampshire were asbestos-induced from 1980 to the early 2000s. New Hampshire is ranked 42nd in the nation for the number of mesothelioma cases filed. There were more reported cases of mesothelioma (cancer of the lung’s lining) than asbestosis (scarring of the lung tissue).
