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- 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
- Learn About Asbestos - US EPA
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 building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant
- 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 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 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
- 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)
- 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 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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