What is Asbestos Cancer?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was found to have significant fire and heat resistant qualities by the early Greeks. They were also aware of the “sickness of the lungs” developed by the slaves responsible for weaving the silky material into cloth. Unfortunately, its long-term effects would become devastating.
The use of asbestos continued through the centuries but became most popular during the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s. At the turn of the twentieth century, reports indicate that researchers were seeing a high rate of death from lung disease among asbestos miners. Still, asbestos use continued in everything from building insulation to automotive brake shoes and more.
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