American Air
Improvement Resources is
Improvement Resources is
a member of
National Association of
Mold Professionals
Mold Professionals
Asbestos Health Factors
Acute exposure - This type of study is based on animal experiments. They provide a reliable estimate about the rapid clearance of asbestos from the lungs.
Chronic exposure - This type of study has been done with both animal experiment and long-term follow-up on asbestos-exposed workers. They are useful for studying the slow clearance of asbestos from the lungs.
Inhalation - Occupational studies have found that asbestos exposure via inhalation can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma (a rare cancer of the membranes lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding internal organs).
Ingestion - Epidemiological studies have found exposure to asbestos in drinking water can cause cancer of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Asbestos fibers have even been found in such samples as urine, feces, or mucus.