Centralforce666
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There are a vast number of research articles posted on this matter, some more robust than others.
The more robust ones find that there is little or no causation of mesothelioma by exposure to brake dust asbestos (which I believe is no longer a part of the composition of brake pads) outside the risk of a 'normal' non-mechanic.
One study seemed to link leukemia incidence to petrol exposure but was published in Colombia where it is regular practice to siphon petrol by mouth and wash their hands with petrol, as stated in the study. The incidence rate of cancer was 9 amongst 335 participants which in my opinion is hardly a strong causative argument, given cancer rates are 1 in 3 in some countries for persons not engaged in this type of work.
The more robust ones find that there is little or no causation of mesothelioma by exposure to brake dust asbestos (which I believe is no longer a part of the composition of brake pads) outside the risk of a 'normal' non-mechanic.
One study seemed to link leukemia incidence to petrol exposure but was published in Colombia where it is regular practice to siphon petrol by mouth and wash their hands with petrol, as stated in the study. The incidence rate of cancer was 9 amongst 335 participants which in my opinion is hardly a strong causative argument, given cancer rates are 1 in 3 in some countries for persons not engaged in this type of work.