Everything You Need to Know About Asbestos Dangers

Srenvironemental27 Sep, 2023Health

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals used to insulate, fireproof, and corrosion-proof buildings, construction sites, and ships. Unfortunately, it has also been known to cause serious health concerns if inhaled and lodged in the lungs ? this can lead to asbestosis, i.e., a scarring of the lungs, lung cancer, or mesothelioma (cancer of the protective organ lining). Asbestos exposure leads to several chronic conditions, which, if left untreated, may become even fatal.