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- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Asbestos ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals There are six types, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals, each fibre (particulate with length substantially greater than width) [2] being composed of many microscopic "fibrils" that can be released into the
- What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From?
Asbestos is a natural mineral and carcinogen that causes mesothelioma Learn about the products that use asbestos and occupations with the highest risk of exposure
- Asbestosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment
Asbestosis Asbestosis is a type of lung disease caused by breathing in asbestos dust and fibers The disease causes fibrosis (scarring) of your lungs which makes it hard to breathe There’s no cure for asbestosis, but there are treatments to help manage symptoms People who work in specific industries like construction or manufacturing are more at risk for the disease
- Learn About Asbestos | US EPA
What is Asbestos? Where Can I Find Asbestos? How Can People Be Exposed to Asbestos? Health Effects From Exposure to Asbestos What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil Learn about vermiculite and asbestos-contaminated vermiculite insulation Where Can I Find Asbestos? Because of its fiber strength and heat resistance asbestos has been used in a variety of
- Asbestos and Your Health | Asbestos and Your Health | ATSDR
Asbestos refers to a class of minerals that naturally form long, thin, very strong fibers It occurs naturally in the environment and from breakdown or disposal of old asbestos products Exposure to asbestos can lead to serious and sometimes fatal disease
- Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on asbestos and the elimination of asbestos-related diseases providing key facts and information on the problem, causes and WHO response
- Asbestos - Cancer-Causing Substances - NCI
Asbestos are a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals used in fire-resistant and insulating material Breathing high levels of asbestos can cause several diseases, including lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma The use of asbestos is now highly regulated in the United States
- Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
Join the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest U S group dedicated to supporting asbestos victims Founded in 2004, we unite victims and citizens to raise awareness, advocate for a global asbestos ban
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