- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Asbestos ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals
- What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion Asbestos has been used in products, such as insulation for pipes (steam lines for example), floor tiles, building materials, and in vehicle brakes and clutches
- 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)
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