Asbestos
From Health Facts
Latest Edit: Iva 2012-05-11 (EDT)
Asbestos is one of many toxic environmental chemicals. This insulating material was widely used from the 1950s to 1970s. Problems arise when asbestos becomes old and crumbles, releasing fibers into the air.
Sources
- Household:
- insulation on floors, ceilings, water pipes and heating ducts.
Impact on Health
- Cancer
- Scarring of lung tissue
- Respiratory conditions
