- Facts- One: Between 1979 and 2001, there were 230,000 asbestos related deaths.
- Facts- Two: Despite being a known carcinogen, asbestos is not banned.
- Facts- Three: Asbestos consumption increased 35% between 2010 and 2011; roofing products account for 72% of consumption.
- Facts- Four: One in every three deaths from occupational cancer is caused by asbestos.
- Facts- Five: Several thousand deaths annually are attributed to asbestos exposure in the home.
- Facts- Six: On average, 30 asbestos related deaths a day.
- Facts- Seven: Asbestos is found in most homes
- Facts- Eight: Asbestos containing insulation product called Zonolite is believed to be in 35 million homes, schools, and office buildings.
- Facts- Nine: Many professions are at risk of asbestos exposure
- Facts- Ten: Asbestos snow was used in the poppy scene in the Wizard of Oz.
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