- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to various dangerous lung conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer As a result of these health effects, asbestos is considered a serious health and safety hazard [3]
- Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCI
A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease Also presented are resources for information related to asbestos exposure and programs to help exposed individuals
- Asbestos Program - Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Asbestos, a strong and fire-resistant natural mineral fiber, was widely used in building materials like drywall, insulation, and flooring It poses health risks since its tiny fibers can be released into the air and inhaled, causing lung damage
- What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions
- Asbestos - US EPA
The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations
- What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From?
What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a natural mineral that is resistant to heat and corrosion It was widely used in insulation, automotive parts like brake pads, and building materials like roof and floor tiles Breathing in or swallowing asbestos can lead to trapped fibers in the body
- Legacy asbestos: An ongoing public health risk - Open Access Government
Jean C Pfau and Tracy McNew from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease address the legacy of environmental asbestos, which continues to pose a public health risk Asbestos forms whenever heat, water, and minerals combine through metamorphic and hydrothermic processes to create fibrous mineral
- Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant) There are six main forms of asbestos, and the main form in current use is chrysotile (white asbestos)
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