Navy veterans exposed to asbestos aboard ships and at military bases can face health risks decades later. Cristina Johnson argues lung cancer screening guidelines should account for that exposure — not just smoking history.
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santafenewmexican.com··By Brittany Risher Englert for Hone Health
Hone Health reports that women veterans are over twice as likely to experience early menopause, linked to PTSD and PFAS exposure, increasing health risks.
Navy veterans exposed to asbestos aboard ships and at military bases can face health risks decades later. Cristina Johnson argues lung cancer screening guidelines should account for that exposure — not just smoking history.
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Asbestos exposure during military service can lead to serious diseases decades later. Honoring veterans means recognizing these lasting health risks and reconsidering lung cancer screening criteria, Cristina Johnson argues. Guest opinion: Honoring veterans means recognizing lasting health risks of asbestos exposure is…