Asbestos
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Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals with long, thin fibers. It was once used widely as insulation. It also occurs in the environment. Asbestos fibers are so small you can't see them. Disturbing asbestos can cause fibers to float in the air. When this happens, they are easy to inhale. You breathe out most fibers, but some become lodged in the lungs. Over time, they can build up in the lungs, causing scarring and inflammation. This can eventually affect breathing and lead to disease, such as
- Asbestosis, or scarring of the lungs that makes it hard to breathe
- Mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs or abdomen
- Lung cancer
Lung diseases associated with asbestos usually develop over many years. Smoking cigarettes increases the risk.
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Asbestos
lung-cancer.emedtv.com — “Asbestos is a group of minerals used in insulation and other materials (such as brake shoes). As this eMedTV article explains, frequent exposure to it can cause health problems, such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.” View full resource at lung-cancer.emedtv.com
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Oncology Article | Asbestos
mdlinx.com — “Asbestos exposure affects poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 activity: Role in asbestos-induced carcinogenesis” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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The Birth and Death of Asbestos
public-healthcare-issues.suite101.com — “The American industrial industry used asbestos, the wonder material against fire and heat in spite of its terrible hazards.” View full resource at public-healthcare-issues.suite101.com
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Otolaryngology Article | Asbestos
mdlinx.com — “Occupational exposures to asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and solvents, and cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx: a quantitative literature review” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Link Between Asbestos And Genetic Mutation
medicalnewstoday.com — “Mice inhabiting a northern town of Israel known for its high concentration of asbestos-contaminated dust, have a higher level of genetic somatic mutations, compared with other regions where asbest” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Mesothelioma Mortality Rates and a Global Asbestos Ban - Asbestos.com
asbestos.com — “Mesothelioma Mortality Rates and a Global Asbestos Ban - Asbestos.com” View full resource at asbestos.com
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Asbestos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Asbestos Exposure in Schools and from Toys
greenfootsteps.com — “Asbestos exposure containues to pose a risk, even sometimes to children. Here is an article on asbestos in schools and asbestos in toys.” View full resource at greenfootsteps.com
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A few facts about asbestos
sciencebase.com — “Today, medical journal The Lancet has publicly criticised the Canadian government for its attitude towards asbestos, saying that although Canada ...” View full resource at sciencebase.com
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Getting rid of asbestos in Australia
news-medical.net — “Asbestos that is linked to lung cancer called mesothelioma, is still present in more than one million Australian homes, offices and schools according to reports. And the problem is compounded by poor community awareness and a disjointed approach from the three levels of government.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Lead and asbestos in homes need tighter control
health.yahoo.net — “The health risks from toxins such as lead in old paint or asbestos in walls are too often overlooked when homes are upgraded, according to a study on Sunday calling on governments to set tougher pollution rules.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Lead and asbestos in homes need tighter control
health.yahoo.net — “The health risks from toxins such as lead in old paint or asbestos in walls are too often overlooked when homes are upgraded, according to a study on Sunday calling on governments to set tougher pollution rules.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Construction Workers And Electricians At High Risk Of Asbestos Exposure
medicalnewstoday.com — “Asbestos exposure is known to cause : MesotheliomaLung cancer Asbestosis Statistics show it is particularly prevalent amongst construction workers and elec” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Construction Workers And Electricians At High Risk Of Asbestos Exposure http://t.co/Byt4f9Aa #asbestos #mesothelioma
Lead and asbestos in homes need tighter control
health.yahoo.net — “The health risks from toxins such as lead in old paint or asbestos in walls are too often overlooked when homes are upgraded, according to a study on Sunday calling on governments to set tougher pollution rules.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Asbestos Warning - Mesothelioma Cases Reported In Home Renovators
medicalnewstoday.com — “According to an article published in the Medical Journal of Australia a new study revealed that home renovations in Australia are causing an alarming number of asbestos-related disease in m” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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