Learning about the dangers of asbestos:
The carcinogenic nature of asbestos has been known since the 50s. Cancers of the lung or pleura are indeed diseases caused by Exhalation of these natural mineral fibers. In France, 1978, a number of measures have been adopted to reduce the amount of asbestos in the buildings (regulations concerning flocking), until his banishment in 1997. Today, many gray areas remain: what level of asbestos is likely to trigger cancer? How many people are touched? … Here the state of knowledge on related cancers has amicably, the recommended treatments, risk situations and research. (more…)