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The Health Risks Associated with Asbestos
By Tiffany Anthony
Because asbestos fiber bundles break easily into small dust particles, they can attach to clothing and skin, and can be easily inhaled or swallowed. This exposure can cause serious health problems.
Asbestos is a name given to naturally occurring fibrous bundles of minerals. These minerals can be separated into thin threads and are not affected by heat or chemicals and are not electricity-conducting. Because of its properties, asbestos has been widely used in many commercial industries.
Types of Asbestos
White Asbestos (chrysotile), Blue Asbestos (crocidolite), Brown Asbestos (amosite) and Gray Asbestos (anthophyllite).
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