Asbestos and the anti-asbestos campaign: a literature review

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Asbestos is an inexpensive material and an effective reinforcing fiber. Asbestos-cement structures are characterized by strength and fire resistance. The flame-retardant properties of asbestos are well known. The durability of the brake linings depends on the reinforcing material used. Evaluation of asbestos-related health risks has been partly based on past experience when the content of asbestos fibers in the workplace air was higher. Fibers are present in the environment as a result of erosion of surface deposits and human activities unrelated to the asbestos industry. If searched purposefully, fibers are often found at autopsies. Results of many studies are more or less biased. When fibers are detected, mesothelioma or lung cancer is sometimes classified as asbestos-related, although the causal relationship remains unproven. Some studies rely on unverified anamnesis on professional or domestic contact with asbestos. Reliable data can be obtained in experiments with recording the average life duration of animals. Different types of asbestos have their technical advantages and preferred applications. Asbestos-cement constructions are durable and inexpensive. Fire-resistant properties of asbestos are well known. It can be reasonably assumed that non-use of asbestos-containing brake linings, fire-resistant and insulating materials will lead to increased damage from road accidents and fires. The last update in English: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/403291919_Asbestos_and_the_anti-asbestos_campaign_a_review

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