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Beryllium The New Asbestos?
It was American workers on the world's first atomic bomb who became the first industrial victims of beryllium, a rare but especially light, stable and strong metal whose toxic dust can kill those who breathe it. Now Seafarers doing ship maintenance...
Google Adsense Strategies and Tips
Knowing the strategies of Google Adsense can monetize your site...
Adsense is beginning to make a huge impact on the affiliate marketing industry today. Because of this, weak affiliate merchants have the tendency to die faster than ever...
Mesothelioma Cancer: Early Warning Signs and Causes
What is Mesothelioma? Chances are you may never have heard of mesothelioma cancer unless you or a relative have the disease. Still considered as a rare cancer, it has been popularized by its linkage to asbestos. Exactly what is mesothelioma cancer...
Mesothelioma Is A Type Of Cancer
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer affecting the cells of mesothelial lining in the chest and abdomen. Mesothelioma is rare, though it appears to be on the rise. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the...
Who Can be at risk for Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare disease caused as a result of malignant
cancerous cells lining the patient's body cavities such as
chest, abdominal region or the area surrounding the heart. It is
typically associated with exposure to asbestos which has...
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What is asbestos?
Asbestos is made up of six naturally occurring minerals that can be woven into fibers and are used in manufacturing and industrial applications because of its heat resistance. For example, brake pads can be made with asbestos.
If it appears in nature, is it dangerous to me?
Asbestos occurs in nature. Everyone breathes asbestos during the day, as part of the variety of things that make up the air we breathe, but it is a very, very small amount. As well, asbestos can appear in water, but again, in very, very small amounts. In small amounts it is not dangerous.
At greater levels though, it is more dangerous. It can either cause scar tissue to build up
around the lungs and it has been found to be a carcinogen, potentially causing cancer if people are exposed to high levels of it.
What happens if I find asbestos near where I live?
If you think there is asbestos near where you live, it is best not to disturb it, since it is transmitted through the air. Rather than disturbing it, you should contact the Environmental Protection Agency.
About the author:
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Mesothelioma Resources a website providing information on mesothelioma
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