Asbestos being
one of the most common building elements before is often found in old
buildings. However, due to recent discoveries linking the element to deadly
diseases such as lung cancer, it is now prohibited in all new building
structures. Though it is no longer used, it is still present in old buildings
and exposure to it is very dangerous. Here are three facts that you should know
about asbestos and how harmful it is to you, your family, and your
neighborhood.
1. Did you know asbestos kills more than the number of
people killed at a road accident?
Yes. According
to statistics, the asbestos chemical kills approximately 5000 people every
year. It is found out that people who are exposed to the chemical over a long
period of time is at higher risk of developing diseases related to asbestos.
2. Did you know that lung cancer caused by smoking
looks the same as the cancer caused by asbestos?
Medical experts
say cancer caused either by smoking or asbestos looks the same. Anyone who has
been exposed to asbestos is at risk of developing lung cancer.
3. Did you know that once asbestos fibers enter the
body and lodges into a body tissue or the lungs, it can’t be broken down?
This is the
reason why exposure to asbestos is very dangerous. The body can no longer break
down the inhaled fiber once it clings to any body tissue or the lungs. Exposure
to asbestos can lead to three primary diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, and
mesothelioma.
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