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… 32 What is asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally … mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in … used in automotive parts like brake linings. Asbestos is usually white. The matted fibres …
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… 49h What is asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally … mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in homes and other buildings. Asbestos was also commonly used to make …
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… Overview Asbestos is a substance that was used in … and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer. Most contact with asbestos is work-related. Some older homes may …
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… Drinking Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must remove building … as drywall or insulation, assume they contain asbestos until testing indicates otherwise. It … whether a building or material contains asbestos without appropriate testing. If …
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… are known to cause lung cancer. Exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is an insulating material found in … worse or cause other breathing problems. Asbestos Asbestos is an insulating material …
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… quality: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) . Asbestos was used as an insulator and fire … still found in older homes or buildings. Asbestos does not cause a health risk unless … into the air that can be inhaled. Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. For more …
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… to other harmful substances, including asbestos , radioactive dust, radon , or … that occur as you get older. Learn more Asbestos and Lung Cancer Lung Cancer and Other … exposed to certain chemicals like arsenic or asbestos puts you at risk. Exposure to …
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… in harmful substances, like tobacco smoke or asbestos. Sometimes a cause isn't found. What … in harmful materials, like tobacco smoke, asbestos, or coal dust. The size and shape of … in harmful substances, like tobacco smoke or asbestos. Sometimes a cause isn't found. What …
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… of getting cancer. These things include asbestos, benzene, radon, and polluted … of getting cancer. These things include asbestos, benzene, radon, and polluted …
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… sleep problems Leukemia Leukemia Lung cancer Asbestos and lung cancer Lung cancer Lung … treatment for sleep problems … Leukemia … Asbestos and lung cancer Lung cancer Lung …
