Asbestos is a mineral that is small enough to be woven into fabrics. Before people knew the dangers of asbestos it could be found in building insulation, roofing, and flooring. If you breathe in these fibres they can get stuck to your lungs and cause serious damage. There are 4 main diseases that asbestos can cause:
- Mesothelioma (a type of cancer)
- Asbestosis (lung tissue scarring)
- Pleural disease
- Asbestos-related lung cancer
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