Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to various dangerous lung conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. As a result of these health effects, asbestos is …

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 …

2025年10月6日 · 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 …

2025年4月2日 · What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a natural mineral that is resistant to heat and corrosion. It was widely used in insulation, automotive parts like brake pads, and building …

2023年10月20日 · Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks. Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions.

2024年9月27日 · Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres. It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat …

2024年8月12日 · Breathing asbestos can cause tiny asbestos fibers to get stuck in the lungs and irritate lung tissues. Workers and others who breathed asbestos fibers over many years have …

2025年1月27日 · What is asbestos, and how might the average person be exposed to it? Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring mineral fibers that have special properties, such as being …

5 日前 · Jean C. Pfau and Tracy McNew from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease address the legacy of environmental asbestos, which continues to pose a public health risk Asbestos …

Asbestos has been used in insulation, automobile brakes, roof shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, and more. Learn what we know about asbestos, cancer risk, and what to look for if you've been …