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Asbestos - A to Z

The lungs This page contains links to content about asbestos and cancer.

Asbestos is now banned in the UK, but was used in the past to insulate buildings. Breathing in the tiny fibres in asbestos can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.

Find out more using the links below.

Asbestos is a sub-category of Causes of cancer and Chemicals

Harmful substances and cancer - chemicals in the workplace

News story: DIYers urged to be asbestos aware
5 July 2010
News story: Asbestos linked to cancer of the ovaries and larynx
27 May 2009
News story: HSE raises asbestos awareness
24 October 2008
News story: Asbestos cancer toll will not peak until 2015
22 February 2007

News story: Experimental vaccine shows early promise against mesothelioma
5 March 2010
Press Release: 'Baby boom' carpenters at greatest risk of developing asbestos related cancer
3 March 2009
News story: Survey finds widespread ignorance of asbestos, cancer link
26 February 2008
Press Release: Mesothelioma deaths to peak by 2015
15 February 2005

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