The following is a summary of key points about asbestos:
"Asbestos" is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as bundles of fibers
Exposure may increase the risk of asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other cancers
Smokers who are also exposed to asbestos have a greatly increased risk of lung cancer
Individuals who have been exposed (or suspect they have been exposed) to asbestos fibers on the job or at home via a family contact should inform their physician of their exposure history and any symptoms
Government agencies can provide additional information on asbestos exposure.
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