Working in an asbestos mine. Tearing out old insulation from an
attic. Sleeping in a bed next to your partner. When you think of
risk factors for developing asbestos-related illnesses, one of
these things sounds like it doesn't belong with the others. But
people who live in close proximity to workers who are regularly
exposed to asbestos fibres are at a heightened risk due to
secondary asbestos exposure.
In this blog post, I look at how family members and other close
relations of people who regularly come into contact with asbestos
may have been unintentionally exposed to this dangerous material
and what it could mean for their long-term health.
Asbestos: The Hidden Killer
Long used in building materials and other manufactured products,
asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that
are known to be carcinogenic. Left undisturbed, asbestos poses
minimal health risks to humans. However, if the fibres become
airborne they are invisible to the human
