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Asbestos - Wikipedia Asbestos ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, fibrous silicate minerals, used for thousands of years to create flexible objects that resist fire, such as fireproof fabrics, but now known to be toxic and carcinogenic
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
Asbestosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment 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
Asbestos - California Department of Public Health This factsheet provides information to people who are trying to determine whether there is asbestos-containing material in their home or workplace, and what they might do if there is It reviews health concerns about asbestos exposures, plus options and resources to address these concerns
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
Asbestos Frequently Asked Questions Asbestos is the name applied to a group of six different minerals that occur naturally in the earth They are chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite Of the asbestos used commercially, over 95% is chrysotile which is white in color and found in serpentine rock
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)