Cigarette Filters That Contained Asbestos Fibers – A Lethal Combination Given what we know today about the dangers of asbestos exposure and cigarette smoking, it is hard to believe that just over 60 year ago, asbestos was used in one of the most toxic ways: cigarette filters, and caused many suspected cases of lung cancer and mesothelioma for decades […]
Asbestos Awareness Week 2023
Asbestos Awareness Week 2023 The first week of April is Asbestos Awareness Week. Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that is used for its natural heat and fire-resistant properties. It has been used for thousands of years as insulation. There are six types of asbestos that can be classified as either amphibole or serpentine. Amphibole asbestos […]
Asbestos Awareness Week 2022
Asbestos Awareness Week 2022 Today is the start of Asbestos Awareness Week. Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that was used in different industries for its unique heat resistant and fire-resistant properties. Asbestos is classified as either serpentine (curly fibers) or amphibole (skinny, straight fibers). There are six types of asbestos, most of them are amphibole […]
Asbestos Cancer Risk Measured by Fiber Length
Since asbestos was used for decades in thousands of products ranging from attic insulation to woven oven mitts, it is hard to imagine that this versatile material is actually a naturally occurring mineral, composed of chemical compounds bundled into fibers. Found in serpentine, mafic, and altered ultramafic rocks, asbestos is divided into two groups – serpentine and […]
Fiberglass as a Substitute for Asbestos
For decades throughout much of the 20th century, asbestos was used in countless applications. From insulation, ceiling tiles, and vinyl flooring, to cigarette filters, curtains, and ironing board covers, asbestos could be found in almost every home, especially those built before 1980. The dangers of asbestos exposure were hidden from the public for years, but today […]
One of the Largest Asbestos Providers to the United States Bans Asbestos
One of the Largest Asbestos Providers to the United States Bans Asbestos Earlier this year, it was reported in the 2016 Minerals Yearbook that asbestos consumption in the United States has nearly doubled in the last year; from 343 tons in 2015, to 704 tons in 2016. Naturally this report caused concern, especially among anti-asbestos […]
The Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout Today is the Great American Smokeout, which is held on the third Thursday of November every year. Smoking is very unhealthy so it’s recommended that people quit smoking as soon as possible. Once someone quits, the risk of developing diseases like lung cancer decreases, leading to a healthier, better life. The […]
Juul, Vaping, and Lung Disease
Juul, Vaping, and Lung Disease Vaping has become a dangerous hobby for teenagers and young adults, and has even taken over smoking in terms of teenager use. With discreet packaging and easy to access, fun flavors, children are able to vape very easily. This is dangerous because of the myriad of different chemicals in the […]