According to studies, asbestos is not dangerous as long as it is not damaged. However, it turns out to be a hazard when exposed to the open air in large quantities. While there may be no many cases of asbestos effects, this does not rule out its potential danger to human health. The law protects people from harmful exposure in states where is it banned.

Lung cancer

In all types of cancers, lung cancer is the most common one associated with asbestos. Truth is that lung cancer caused by asbestos cannot be distinguished from the other lung cancers caused by other triggers such as smoking. They all bear the same characteristics such as blocking of airways. But since exposure to asbestos is only limited to those involved in repair works, the instances of lung cancer caused by asbestos are
not significant.

Mesothelioma

This is a type of cancer that affects both the outside and inside of the abdominal lining. It is a very rare type of cancer but still affects quite some people around the world. It takes 20 to 50 years for the tumor to be full blown. It is most severe at 30 to 35 years of existence. What has shocked many, including health experts, is the fact that Mesothelioma has been found on individuals who do not have any history of exposure to asbestos. It is more prevalent in men than women for the obvious reason that men are more likely to be involved in construction work …