Health study delivers disturbing news to residents near an asbestos mine

Eden, VT - The Vermont Department of Health has released a new study that suggests that those who live within a 10 mile radius of the former Belvedere Mountain Asbestos Mine are more at risk of developing an asbestos-related disease.

The preliminary study, which has no medical tests from residents on asbestos levels, states that these people are 12 times more at risk of dying from asbestos than the rest of the Vermont population. Mesothelioma is a particularly dangerous lung cancer brought on by exposure to asbestos. However, victims do not experience symptoms of the disease until decades later but once diagnosed, mesothelioma sufferers normally have less than two years to live.

Some city of Eden residents recalled seeing asbestos fibers being carried by the wind from the mines into their neighborhoods. Back then, they said people were not aware of the health concerns associated with the material. They would watch children playing outside with asbestos floating around without any worries.

The Department of Health has warned residents from visiting the mountains near the mine which has always been a popular area for recreational activities.

There are conflicting views among residents on how they should handle the disturbing news. Some have expressed the desire to move but can't afford to while other concerned residents are hesitant to move because the city has been their home for so long.

Not all share the fear, however. Even after hearing about the study, some doubt the existence of the dangers the state department suggests.

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