Asbestos is a silicate mineral that occurs naturally and has the appearance of crystals with numerous long fibers. E 'indelible and flexible, so it has become clear is commonly used for insulation and other products that require heat resistance, low conductivity of electricity and high tensile strength. E 'extremely toxic and dangerous to health. Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause people to serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis development, and lung cancer. There are fewthe evidence links asbestos to cancer of the esophagus, throat, kidneys, bladder, intestines and colon.

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer often caused by prolonged and heavy exposure to asbestos. Asbestosis is a disease of the respiratory system is often characterized by scarring of lung tissue. Lung cancer is a condition that is not directly caused by the inhalation of asbestos, but may worsen if combined with smoking.

Asbestos is not man-made substances, but anaturally occurring mineral found in almost all continents of the world. It 'still mined in several countries like Canada and Russia. Other countries have completely banned the production of asbestos because of its deadly consequences for humans.

Before the United States government has regulated the use of asbestos, the mineral commonly used in commercial products such as building insulation, vinyl flooring, concrete, bricks, tiles, Caulker, textiles, brake and coast.Asbestos is present in the environment at very low and can be extremely dangerous levels of concentration, often in the workplace. Therefore, people who are prone to suffer from serious diseases caused by asbestos in occupations at high risk of dealing with the following: construction, shipbuilding, auto mechanics, demolition, drywall, fire, and textiles. These days, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) to ensure thatemployees are provided with protective clothing and masks to reduce the risk of exposure to asbestos.

Symptoms of asbestos-related disease usually appears after a few decades, about 30 to 50 years or so. Depending on the distribution and condition of the disease, symptoms may include: chest pain, edema, cough, hoarseness, weight loss, fatigue and respiratory problems, loss of appetite. People who develop any of these symptoms, and history of asbestos should be to consult a doctorimmediately.