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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
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
Learn About Asbestos - US EPA Provides a general overview of regulatory and chemical dimensions of asbestos Introduces the health effects, definition, and location of asbestos
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
How does asbestos exposure cause cancer? | MD Anderson Cancer Center Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to a substance called asbestos This rare cancer develops in the mesothelial cells, the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and is also known as the pleura But what is asbestos? How might you be exposed to it?
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)
Health Effects of Asbestos | Asbestos and Your Health | ATSDR Asbestos is a dangerous substance and should be avoided People who have contact with asbestos are at risk of developing health problems Learn more about the dangerous health effects asbestos can cause Disturbing asbestos minerals or other asbestos-containing materials can release tiny asbestos fibers, too small to see, into the air
Asbestos | Public Health Statement | ATSDR Asbestos is the name given to a group of six different fibrous minerals (amosite, chrysotile, crocidolite, and the fibrous varieties of tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite) that occur naturally in the environment One of these, namely chrysotile, belongs to the serpentine family of minerals, while all of the others belong to the amphibole family All forms of asbestos are hazardous, and