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Asbestos Health Concerns
Asbestos was once used widely in commercial and residential building projects. It is a strong substance that is even stronger than steel. It also is unaffected by heat, chemicals and does not conduct electricity. This all combined made asbestos a...
Press Release
Asbestos Victims Under Attack by Proposed Asbestos Legislation
Asbestos-exposed individuals have a high risk of developing mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, or other asbestos-related diseases.
Woodland Hills, CA July 21, 2004 -- Mesothelioma Advisor...
Mesothelioma - Early Detection is a Matter of Life or Death
Mesothelioma is a relatively rare form of cancer where cancerous cells develop in the mesothelium -- a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Like most cancers, early detection of mesothelioma greatly increases the chances of...
New treatments for mesothelioma being studied
Because mesothelioma is very hard to control, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is sponsoring clinical trials (research studies with people) that are designed to find new treatments and better ways to use current treatments. Before any new...
Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an extremely nasty and permanent cancer that infects the membrane surrounding most internal organs. It is also a very subtle form of cancer providing only a few noticeable symptoms until it becomes extremely advanced. The most...
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Mesothelioma Prevention: Dealing With Asbestos At Home
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, usually associated with previous exposure to asbestos. 70% to 80% of people diagnosed with the disease had a history of exposure to asbestos containing material. Mesothelioma is extremely painful and usually fatal unless detected early.
Asbestos was widely used in many building and industrial materials, including siding panels, roof shingles, mortar, flooring and insulation. Asbestos containing material still exist in many homes. Here are some EPA recommendations for dealing with asbestos around the home:
Leave asbestos alone. Generally, material in good condition will not release asbestos fibers. The danger occurs when fibers are released and inhaled into the lungs. For a list of materials that possibly contain asbestos, visit http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/
Inspect asbestos-containing material regularly for visible signs of wear without touching it.
Generally limit activities in any areas having damaged asbestos material. In particular, keep children
away from such areas.
Avoid sweeping, or vacuuming debris that may contain asbestos. Also avoid sanding, scraping, or drilling holes in materials that possibly contain asbestos.
Have removal and major repair done by people trained and qualified in handling asbestos. It is highly recommended that sampling, cleaning and minor repair also be done by asbestos professionals.
If you need to discard asbestos material, check with local health, environmental, or other appropriate officials for proper handling and disposal procedures.
For more information on dealing with asbestos, please visit http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/
About the Author: Mona Luxton is a writer specializing in health and medicine. She may be contacted at http://www.mesotheliomawise.org/
Source: www.isnare.com
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