Asbestos exposure is a known cause of asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancers and a variety of other cancers such as cancer of the kidney for example. Asbestos is made of fibrous minerals in is a natural occurrence present in some rocks and soils.
Because of its outstanding thermal characteristics, it used to find widespread use in certain industries and the construction businesses in applications for fireproofing, roofing shingles, floor tiles furnaces, pipe coverings and electric insulation m...