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Lived in a house with my family for two years with broken asbestos tiles and i broke some up with a hammer not knowing. are we at risk now? scared.
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Smokers higher risk: The risks are greater for asbestos exposure problems in people who are also smokers, and of course in people who are inhaling fibers on a regular basis due to their work. This article from Oregon State University may help you to evaluate your personal risk: http://oregonstate.edu/ehs/asb-when
Answered 1/14/2016
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