Benzene, used to manufacture various products used in everyday lives, is a substance that is harmful to human life - although it is present in nature. High levels of exposure to the substance can result in major health problems like cancer, anemia and depression.
Benzene can be found in volcanoes, and is also a derivative of forest fires. As a fundamental ingredient of oil and coal, Benzene is the substance that is left behind after the fuel needed has been used. Benzene is used to process other products which are present in everyday lives, like household cleaners, paint, art supplies, glues and adhesives.
Benzene evaporates into the air and into the environment. It then travels to the water table and soil. This will happen when Benzene in the air collides with the rain, which will then carry the substance back to the earth. Animals and plants that have been exposed to the substance will have it on their body systems, although it does not build up so the possibility of harmful exposure is small. Most people have low-levels of exposure to Benzene due presence of products it is involved with. Some examples of low-level Benzene exposures are inhalation of car exhaust fumes from burning gasoline, and smoke from a forest fire.
Benzene can be found in its highest levels industrial and manufacturing plants that deal with petroleum and other everyday products that have been mentioned. However, even if a person does not work inside a factory, he can still be exposed to Benzene and may suffer serious health issues. In the five year period between 1987 and 1992, it is reported that over 2 million pounds of Benzene has been released into the environment. Therefore, conscious steps should be undertaken to limit the exposure to the substance.
Minor and short-term symptoms of Benzene exposure headaches, dizziness and sleepiness; these normally occur when a person is exposed to the substance in a shut-in environment. The simple act of taking the affected person away from the substance and exposing him to fresh air will relieve the symptoms.
More life-threatening health issues can result from long-term exposure to Benzene, which can even lead to death over a period of several months or years. Long-term medical problems that are linked to Benzene exposure include leukemia, specifically acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
David Austin is an Attorney focused on complex injury cases. You can learn more about Benzene and Leukemia at his website, Burke-Eisner.com
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