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Thousands of Americans are diagnosed with asbestos diseases, such as mesothelioma, each year. These diseases typically attack the patients lungs and respiratory system. Asbestos has been known to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and more. Many of these diseases may form from a single exposure to asbestos. The material has a rich history of uses throughout the world. However, only in the last century have the dangers of asbestos been publicly known.
health warnings were released. Regulations were introduced in the UK to help protect workers from the dangers of asbestos; however, many workers still became afflicted. During the 1940s and World War II, asbestos became a very important product for construction projects. Many projects relied on the materials properties and abundance for wartime construction. In the 1960s, health concerns about asbestos became more widely known around the world. Since then, alternatives have been developed to replace the high risk material. Some construction workers have been trained in asbestos abatement. This is a dangerous, but important job. However, because of the dangers faced by workers, abatement is usually only conducted if absolutely needed. This means that asbestos may be found in many places today.
Present Day
Today, asbestos remains a problem. Many countries around the world have completely banned the material. Many other countries have placed restrictions on its production and use. Though it is highly restricted in the United States, asbestos may still be found in numerous older buildings and homes. Asbestos should only be handled by trained professionals, as contracting an asbestos-related disease is very easy. Asbestos-related diseases are often lifelong and are often fatal.