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topgunber
Yes. answer is radon. was back and forth with sawdust and radon. i was thinking sawdust - > pneumoconiosis. but I should have focused more on the risk factor associated with cancer. radon and basements as stated in pathoma
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namesthegame22
Asbestosis is a chronic progressive pulmonary disorder associated with interstitial fibrosis and an increased risk for both primary bronchogenic carcinoma and malignant mesothelioma. Occupational risk factors for asbestos exposure include shipbuilding, roofing, and plumbing
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Radon exposure is the 2nd most frequent cause of lung carcinoma in the U.S.
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Radon is formed by radioactive decay of uranium, which is present in soil/basements. It is responsible for most of the public exposure to ionizing radiation! A common occupation = uranium miners.
submitted by โsyoung07(58)
Is the correct answer Radon? If so, make sure you associate radon exposure to basements. Radon is in the soil and ya gotta dig up some soil to have a basement.