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Asbestos is the leading cause of work related death in the UK
There are over a million buildings in the UK that still contain asbestos
Asbestos is not dangerous unless it is disturbed

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ASBESTOS FACT FILE

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found all over the world but mainly in Canada, South Africa, Australia and Northern Italy.
There are 3 main types of asbestos:
1. White (Chrysotile) - the fibres are long and curly and have been used to make aprons and blankets. These fibres are more likely to be caught on the lining of the bronchi and coughed out of the mouth.
2. Blue (Crocidolite) - the fibres are needlelike and extremely fine so instead of being caught by bronchi they pass directly into the lung.
3. Brown (Amosite) - also needlelike in formation but thicker than blue asbestos
The finer the diameter of the needlelike particles the more dangerous the asbestos
Asbestos fibres are invisible. Exposure comes from use of asbestos in lagging or from destruction of constructions containing the substance such as garage roofs.
Since asbestos is naturally occurring, nearly all of us have had some exposure but of a harmless nature. Most people suffer no ill effects. It is still not clear why some people are more prone to contracting asbestos-related illnesses than others.
Illnesses that can occur include asbestosis (fibrosis of the lung), diffuse pleural thickening (lining of lung thickens), pleural plaques (fibrous tissue on lining of lung, not life-threatening), mesothelioma (tumours) and lung cancer

Asbestos time line:

1931
First asbestos regulations came into force highlighting dangers of asbestos

1930s
Use of asbestos took of in Britain as binding agent for cement and in ironing boards, hairdryers and brake linings. In WW2 the Navy sprayed the bulkheads of their warships with asbestos cement. They chose blue asbestos to go with the sailors' uniforms!

1949
Chief Inspector of Factories first raised risk of lung cancer with asbestosis

1955
Sir Richard Doll's report confirmed cancer link as a result of extensive research at a factory in Rochdale

1960
Wagner wrote paper establishing link between asbestosis and mesothelioma - the most serious asbestos-related illness

1969
As a result of Wagner's paper, use of blue asbestos was banned in Britain. Now all asbestos use is banned.

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