Asbestos Information and Resources

Asbestos Health Risks

People can come into contact with asbestos at work, in their home or in their community. Small asbestos fibers can become airborne if a product containing asbestos is disturbed. If these fibers are inhaled, they can become lodged in a person's lung tissue and eventually cause scarring, inflammation, breathing problems and serious illnesses.

The Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the International Agency for Research on Cancer all categorize asbestos as a human carcinogen. Research shows that asbestos exposure can lead to lung cancer and mesothelioma. Some studies reveal that asbestos can also be linked to other cancers, but this data is inconclusive. Asbestos exposure can also cause:

• Asbestosis (lung scarring)
• Pleural plaques
• Pleural thickening
• Pleural effusions (fluid build up between the lungs and chest cavity)

Some studies show that individuals suffering from asbestos-induced pleural disease may have a higher chance for developing lung cancer.

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