Asbestos: Where it’s Found, and the Effects of Exposure

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Once called the “magic mineral” because of its fire-resistant properties, asbestos is a potent carcinogen. When disturbed microscopic fibers become airborne and are easily inhaled or ingested. The fibers enter the body and begin to damage cells, causing several serious illnesses.read more

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