More About Asbestos
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have accumulated an extensive on-line research library for asbestos-related topics. This information may be accessed by anyone, anywhere in the world at any time. Topics range from the most general descriptions of asbestos to the highly technical information used in sophisticated medical situations.
Topics
- What is Asbestos
- Definition, types, exposures
- Tremolite Asbestos Health Consultation
- Supports public health decisions regarding exposed individuals
- Asbestos Photos
- Gallery of asbestos and asbestos related photos
- Other Resources
- Additional links to asbestos related materials
- Page last reviewed: January 20, 2009
- Page last updated: January 20, 2009
- Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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