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People Knew Asbestos Was Terrible Since 1930

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Asbestus Exposure - The Number One Cause of Work Related Deaths

Right now, 20 21, asbestus exposure is believed to be the number one cause of work related deaths in the world. An estimated hundred and 25 million people remain at risk of regular occupational exposure to asbestus. Esbestis is still such a dangerous thing because it was embedded in so much of the world's construction for such a long time. It can physically scar your lungs by breathing in those fibres. And the parts that you may not even notice are microscopic.

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