How Long Does It Take To Develop Asbestos Exposure Diseases?
There is a latency period between the time of exposure to asbestos and the manifestation of asbestos diseases that usually varies between several years and several decades. Many asbestos cancers will not appear in a victim until 20 years or more after their first exposure to asbestos. Typically, asbestosis or pleural plaques will not occur until at least ten to twenty years after first exposure. The time will vary depending on the extent of exposure and the individual’s susceptibility.
