Asbestos is a silicate mineral that naturally occurs and has the appearance of crystals with separable long fibers. It is inextinguishable and flexible; so it became widely used as insulation and other products that require resistance to heat, low conductivity to electricity, and high tensile strength. It is highly toxic and hazardous to health. Prolonged [...]
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What is Asbestos and How Exposure is Hazardous to Your Health
Posted by admin on December 31st, 2011
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Western Mediterranean Populations and Normal Lung Asbestos Body Counts
Posted by admin on December 30th, 2011
One interesting study is called, “Asbestos bodies in normal lung of western Mediterranean populations with no occupational exposure to inorganic dust” by Monso E. ; Texido A. ; Lopez D. ; Aguilar X. ; Fiz J. ; Ruiz J. ; Rosell A. ; Vaquero M. ; Morera J. – Archives of Environmental Health 1995 Volume [...]
Understanding the Different Varieties of Asbestos
Posted by admin on December 29th, 2011
Asbestos is known as a deadly substance that can cause lung cancer, Mesothelioma, asbestosis and a host of other health problems. While generally accepted as true, there is a bit of a misunderstanding about asbestos. The term refers to a variety of substances, not a single mineral. Using the term asbestos is like using the [...]
