Why Are Veterans Prone to Mesothelioma?
Key Takeaways Veterans account for approximately 30% of all mesothelioma cases in the United States — making military service one of the single largest risk factors for the disease. All five branches of the U.S. military used asbestos extensively from the 1930s through the 1980s — in barracks, vehicles, planes, ships, shipyards, ammunition storage, pipes, […]
