Types of Asbestos Exposure and Disease Progression Quiz
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Types of Asbestos Exposure and Disease Progression Quiz

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Which type of exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma and asbestosis?

  • Medical exposure
  • Environmental exposure
  • Occupational exposure (correct)
  • Secondary exposure

    • Who is at higher risk of secondary asbestos exposure?

  • Men working in construction
  • Blue-collar workers
  • Wives of factory workers (correct)
  • Children of industrial workers

    • Which occupation is NOT mentioned as having a higher risk of occupational asbestos exposure?

  • Boiler worker
  • Teacher (correct)
  • Plumber
  • Steel mill worker

    • What is another term for secondary asbestos exposure?

    <p>Secondhand exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is more likely to suffer from secondary asbestos exposure?

    <p>Adult women with partners in high-risk occupations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk associated with occupational asbestos exposure?

    <p>Higher risk of mesothelioma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mineral in talcum powder?

    <p>Talc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most significant health risk associated with asbestos-contaminated talc?

    <p>Lung Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latency period for the development of mesothelioma after asbestos exposure?

    <p>60-80 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason talcum powder became popular as an ingredient in baby powder and cosmetics?

    <p>To reduce friction and absorb moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did strict regulations to curb asbestos exposure trend get enacted?

    <p>1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary color of talc?

    <p>Green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company has been the most famous name in talcum powder products for over 100 years?

    <p>Johnson &amp; Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a health risk associated with talcum powder exposure?

    <p>Dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the texture of talc when it's ground down to a fine powder?

    <p>Soft</p> Signup and view all the answers

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