Does asbestos exposure always result in a disease?

No, asbestos exposure does not always result in a disease. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring material that is composed of small, fibrous particles that can be extremely dangerous when inhaled. Inhaling asbestos is the leading cause of mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by asbestos fibers. However, although many people may be exposed to asbestos, not everyone will develop a disease. The likelihood of developing a disease like mesothelioma largely depends on the length and intensity of the asbestos exposure. People exposed to asbestos over prolonged periods of time are more likely to develop a disease than people exposed to asbestos for a shorter period of time. Additionally, people exposed to large amounts of asbestos over a long period are more likely to develop a disease than those exposed to smaller amounts. In South Carolina, asbestos litigation law specifies that those who have developed diseases as a result of asbestos exposure can seek compensation from those who are responsible for their asbestos exposure. In order to do so, they must provide evidence that their exposure to asbestos has resulted in a diagnosed or diagnosable disease. People who have only been exposed to asbestos, but have not yet developed a disease, cannot seek compensation under current asbestos litigation law.

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