- (B) The natural fire-resistant property of asbestos makes it ideal for roofing,
flooring, and thermal insulation. Asbestos was added to cement to add
strength to the material. Homes and apartments built before 1980 are often
filled with asbestos, needing only normal wear and tear with age to dislodge
the fibers and send them airborne. Asbestos can be found in floor tiles,
roofs, furnaces, plumbing, appliances, fireplaces, and window caulking,
leaving most everyone vulnerable. Asbestosis is a lung disease that results
from the inhalation of asbestos particles. It is marked by severe fibrosis and
a high risk of mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the lung).
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