Fact Sheet Protecting Workers from the Hazards of Abrasive Blasting Materials Abrasive blasting uses compressed air or water to direct a high velocity stream of an abrasive material to clean an object or surface, remove burrs, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for the application of paint or other type of coating.
The most common gene associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease is called apolipoprotein E (APOE). APOE has three common forms: 1  APOE e2 â the least common â appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. 2  APOE e4 â a little more common â appears to increase the risk of Alzheimer's.
Age, TBI, PTSD risk factors for developing the disease. June is Alzheimerâs and Brain Awareness month. Alzheimerâs disease affects 47 million people worldwide and 5 million Americans. Age is the greatest risk factor for developing the disease and 2/3 of Americanâs with Alzheimerâs are women. The epidemic of Alzheimerâs disease is growing significantly.