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- Copyright (c) 1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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- A Resource About Asbestos Removal
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- Asbestos was once thought to be a miraculous substance. It was a mineral
- that could be spun and woven into fabrics that would not burn. It was known
- to the ancient Greeks and was called "Carpasian linen" for there were large
- deposits of asbestos in Carpasius in Cypress. It was also known as "linum
- vivum" when made into shrouds for the cremation of nobility. But the glory of
- asbestos came to an end when modern medical research discovered that tiny
- particles of this mineral, when breathed into the lungs, caused both pulmonary
- disease and cancer.
- Removing asbestos, used as insulating material around pipes and in
- walls, is not an activity for the weekend handyman, but should only be
- performed by a professional asbestos contractor. Two resources are of
- interest to those who are contemplating renovations that may involve removing
- asbestos. A free information packet "Asbestos in the Home" is available from
- Asbestos Victims of America, P.O. Box 559, Capitola, CA 95010. A free
- brochure on the subject "Asbestos Exposure: What it Means, What to Do" is
- available from The National Cancer Institute, Office of Cancer Communication,
- Bethesda, MD 20892.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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