The asbestos paradox: its use, spread and implications in the development of asbestos-related diseases
https://doi.org/10.4081/wpph.2015.6710
Accepted: 11 July 2016
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Introduction: Asbestos is a mineral widely used in the past decades in various commercial sectors, whose use is still present today despite the knowledge of its danger to human health. Methodology: In this article, the characteristics of asbestos and related pathologies are highlighted, reworking information and results derived from studies in the literature. Results: The difficulty of banning the use and marketing of asbestos despite the fact that this was decreed years ago is highlighted. Conclusion: The eradication of asbestos-related diseases is possible. It is necessary to work together in order to translate scientific knowledge into political and economic decisions.
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