WHAT ARE THE RISKS FROM ASBESTOS?
The main risk from asbestos exposure is inhalation of asbestos particles such as fibers and dusts, which may give rise to a number of serious health conditions. These include:q Asbestosis – a lung disease, q Fibrosis or scarring of the lungs, q Various forms of lung cancer, q Mesothelioma – a disorder of the linings of the lungs. As a result of these health effects, breathing is often negatively affected. There is no cure for asbestos related diseases. It is possible that repeated low-level exposures may lead to asbestos-related diseases, although high exposure for long periods is linked more clearly to these diseases.
