- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Asbestos ( æ s ˈ b ɛ s t ə s, æ z-,-t ɒ s ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals
- 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
- What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
Asbestos is a fibrous material in rocks and soil Breathing in asbestos fibers may lead people to develop certain health conditions Learn more here
- 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?
Asbestos is a natural mineral and carcinogen that causes mesothelioma Learn about how to identify it, cancers caused by asbestos and asbestos litigation
- Trumps EPA plans to reconsider Biden-era asbestos ban . . .
In late June 2025, a rumor spread online that the Environmental Protection Agency, under U S President Donald Trump, planned to reverse a ban on asbestos, a toxic, cancer-causing mineral once
- Asbestos ban being revisited by the EPA: What to know
The effects of asbestos can be deadly People exposed to asbestos are at risk of serious or fatal health ramifications Being subject to the mineral can lead to people developing lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural disease Along with lung cancer and mesothelioma, asbestos exposure can also cause cancer of the larynx and ovary
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