Asbestos Exposure

 Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral.It was once used in thousands of consumer, industrial and construction products. For nearly five thousand years, people have recognized the desirable properties of asbestos.   Unfortunately, for nearly as long, its dangers have also been in evidence.  Asbestos exposure has been linked to various cancers, the most notable being mesothelioma. The National Cancer Institute suggests that there is no safe level of Asbestos exposure. The most common disease it causes are Mesothelioma ,lung cancer , asbestosis and gastrointestinal cancer.

This “silent killer” often remains hidden.It may in our homes, schools or offices, asbestos potentially could be lurking everywhere. It’s important that we remind the public about this unseen danger and help victims of asbestos-related diseases.

WHAT IS HEALTH

Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. W.H.O (WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION) defines it as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

The key factors that have been found to influence whether people are healthy or unhealthy are:

ncome and social status Social support networks  Education and literacy Employment/working conditions Social Environment Physical Environment

Personal health practices and coping skills Healthy child development Biology and Genetics Healthcare services Gender Culture