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Asbestos and Indoor Air Pollution
Understanding the risks of indoor air polluted with asbestos fibers and what to do about it.The Health Impacts of AsbestosAsbestos is a naturally
Can Minor Occasional Second-hand Asbestos Exposure be Dangerous?
Short Answer: Unfortunately, yes.Asbestos-related diseases have what scientists call a ‘dose response’, meaning the more asbestos you are exposed to,
Mesothelioma | Second Hand Exposure
It’s easy to understand the concept of second-hand exposure when it comes to smoking tobacco or other substances. But what about asbestos? What
What is the Most Dangerous Asbestos?
Short Answer: All six types of asbestos are dangerous, and all can cause cancer. But crocidolite (blue asbestos) is often said to be the most
What is the Truth About Asbestos?
It may seem like asbestos dangers are lurking under every corner. While paranoia isn’t the best way to approach the topic of asbestos, it isn’t
Asbestos...in Makeup?
One of the world’s most lucrative industries is the beauty and cosmetics business. The global worth of this colossal market was estimated at $500
Asbestos | Can it Kill You?
Short Answer: Can asbestos kill you? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is pretty straightforward… Yes.Asbestos causes many health problems,
Prostate Cancer and Asbestos Exposure
The topic of asbestos exposure and its link to cancer is vast, primarily because of the various types of cancer that have been adequately linked to
Asbestos Exposure and Military Personnel: Risks and Compensation
Much of the 20th century saw the United States military bodies, such as the navy, army, marine corps, air force, coast guard, merchant marines, and
The Burden of Proof in Asbestos Cases: What You Need to Know
The minimum burden of proof in an asbestos exposure case is only a preponderance of the evidence, or more likely than not. That’s one of the lowest
Asbestos Exposure and Firefighters: Protecting Our First Responders
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals with a fibrous structure composed of microscopic fibers. For sake of simplicity, these
The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure: Understanding The Risk
Asbestos is a dangerous, naturally occurring mineral that was once used in just about everything from cement sheets and wall paint to automotive parts