Assertion: asbestosis's latency period | /r/HasProperty | long
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Asbestosis has a long latency period, which means the disease usually does not develop until years after the asbestos exposure that caused it.
text: The latency period of asbestosis can be very long, which means people are often not aware that they have it, until their breathing becomes so labored that even simple tasks are hard to complete.
text: The latency period of asbestosis can be very long, with most people developing symptoms between seven and 20 years after exposure.
text: Like mesothelioma, asbestosis has a long latency period (time between initial exposure and the first sign of symptoms), often between 10 and 40 years.
text: Asbestosis has a long latency period so the symptoms may not become evident for at least 10 to 20 years.
text: Asbestosis typically has a long latency period, with symptoms occurring 20 years after the onset of exposure.