Definition: A group of fibrous materials used in insulation, fireproofing and building materials.
Exposure to asbestos is the leading cause of mesothelioma, a rare cancer involving the lining of the lungs.
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. The use of asbestos was banned by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1989 but is still present in many structures built prior to that time.
Exposure to asbestos is the leading cause of mesothelioma, a rare cancer involving the lining of the lungs.
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. The use of asbestos was banned by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1989 but is still present in many structures built prior to that time.
Examples:
Bill believes his mesothelioma was caused by his many years working in construction, removing insulation.
