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What exactly are the dangers of contact with asbestos?
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Asbestos danger: The major danger is inhaling small fibers of asbetos which can be trapped in the lung tissue and cause severe disease such as cancer of the lung.
Answered 7/24/2017
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Lung Cancer: Mesothelioma is caused from asbestos exposure. Avoid exposure.
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