Asbestos exposure and lung cancer
Asbestos is a substance that was used in building materials. The substance can enter the body by being inhaled or swallowed. The substance attaches to the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer.
Most contact with asbestos is work-related. Some older homes may still have asbestos insulation. Government environmental offices have information on safety for asbestos contact and removal.
| Author: | Amy Fackler, MA Carrie Henley | Last Updated: April 21, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Peter Rabinowitz, MD, MPH - Occupational and Environmental Medicine | |
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