Asbestos: The Silent Killer

SILENT KILLER Asbestos is potentially lurking everywhere Many Americans don't know what asbestos is or where it can be found, let alone that exposure to this dangerous material can result in the development of an asbestos-related cancer such as mesothelioma. We've been living for nearly 50 years with evidence, studies and research about the dangers of asbestos, and yet it continues to be manufactured, used and exported around the globe. Each dot represents an asbestos related death. 230,000 asbestos-related deaths between 1979-2001, from diseases including mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer and gastrointestinal cancer Despite being a known carcinogen, asbestos is not banned in the U.S. 35% 72% increase in U.S. asbestos consumption Roofing products were estimated to account for about 72% of U.S. consumption in 2010 820 1,100 metric tons metric tons 2010 2011 Asbestos exposure can occur at home or in the workplace At Home In addition, it is estimated that several thousand deaths annually can be attributed to exposure to asbestos in the home. There's no safe level of asbestos At Work TODAY One in every three deaths from occupational cancer is estimated to be caused by asbestos, 30 exposure On average, there are 30 asbestos related deaths a day in the U.S. DEATHS Where asbestos Transite Furnace Flue Roofing Felt & typically is found in homes Shingles Also found in ... Tar If you happen to live in a house that was built before the 1970s, there's a good chance that asbestos was used in its construction. Even if your house was built since then, asbestos may still be found in some areas. 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To learn about the legal rights of mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer victims, visit: www.MesotheliomaHelpNow.com or call 888-829-6114 Mesothelioma Help Now SOURCES: www.ewg.org/sites/asbestos/maps/government_data.php minerals.usgs.gowminerals/pubs/commodity/asbestos/mcs-2012-asbes.pdf http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html www.alewife.org/grace/2002_2_24 stlouispostdispatch_zonolite.pdf www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs343/en/index.html www.ewg.org/sites/asbestos/facts/fact1.php Congressional Record, Senate, Vol. 151, Part 2. February 8, 2005 vintagepressadvertising.com/asbestos/ home.costhelper.com/asbestos-removal.html www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC495267/pdf/jclinpath00418-0021.pdf Brought to you by SOKOLOVE LAW