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Asbestos - Wikipedia Asbestos ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals
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
Asbestos - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health . . . 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
How does asbestos exposure cause cancer? | MD Anderson Cancer . . . 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?