Occupational Exposure
IARC Confirms Firefighters Face 58% Higher Mesothelioma Risk: What This Means for Benefits in 2026
Yvette Abrego
February 16, 2026
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies firefighting as Group 1 carcinogenic due to 58% higher mesothelioma risk. Learn benefits and legal rights.
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