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  1. Asbestos - Wikipedia

    Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to various dangerous lung conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. As a result of these health effects, asbestos is …

  2. Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCI

    A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease. Also presented are resources for …

  3. What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more

    Oct 20, 2023 · Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks. Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions.

  4. Learn About Asbestos | US EPA

    Aug 1, 2025 · Provides a general overview of regulatory and chemical dimensions of asbestos. Introduces the health effects, definition, and location of asbestos.

  5. What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From?

    Apr 2, 2025 · Asbestos is a group of 6 naturally occurring mineral fibers. It was used in thousands of U.S. products because it's resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. Asbestos is …

  6. Asbestos in the Home: How to Identify, Test, and Remove It

    Oct 7, 2024 · Do you have asbestos in your house? Discover what it is, if you’ve been exposed, how to test for it, and the best methods for removal.

  7. Health Effects of Asbestos | Asbestos and Your Health | ATSDR

    Aug 12, 2024 · Breathing asbestos can cause tiny asbestos fibers to get stuck in the lungs and irritate lung tissues. Workers and others who breathed asbestos fibers over many years have …

  8. Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Sep 27, 2024 · Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres. It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant). There …

  9. How does asbestos exposure cause cancer? | MD Anderson …

    Jan 27, 2025 · What is asbestos, and how might the average person be exposed to it? Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring mineral fibers that have special properties, such as being …

  10. Asbestos - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health …

    What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion. Asbestos has been used in products, such as insulation for …