Asbestos Exposure Threatens Schools and Prisons

Asbestos Exposure Threatens Schools and Prisons

Several American prisons and schools have been temporarily closed in the last year due to suspected asbestos exposure, leading many officials to be concerned about the health and safety of those who may have been exposed.

Asbestos can cause a slew of dangerous health problems, including mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of lung cancer. Even the slightest exposure can have life-long and debilitating side effects far into the future. The initial exposure is often difficult to pin-point. Protecting individuals from asbestos is necessary and vital because mesothelioma and other health problems can take …