Amosite Asbestos is one of the 6 kinds of Asbestos classified on the basis of their constituent minerals in their natural states.
They are fibrous in nature. Amosite is the grunerite mineral. As per the American Cancer Society, It is the most dangerous and common kind of asbestos, exposure to which can cause cancers like Lung cancer, mesothelioma and other diseases like asbestosis
As per the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety , around 30 % are mesothelioma cancer cases caused by exposure to amosite asbestos .
As amosite is mainly used for manufacturing commercial products like cements, plumbing insulations, electrical insulations, schools, etc, the people who are majorly exposed to this are plumbers, electricians, buildings constructors, etc.
With prolonged exposure and high intensity exposure to amosite asbestos, the chances of developing cancer are higher as with every exposure the body’s auto immune system gets affected with every cell mutation taking place inside.
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