Exporting an Epidemic: The Asbestos Industry Goes Global

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Uploaded by on Jul 19, 2010

After being shunned by Europe and the U.S., the asbestos industry has gained a strong foothold in developing countries as a cheap, but deadly, construction material.

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  • @Brunochavesj

    yea I understand when cutting or worked/alter the roof could spill the fiber but how could root that stood idle could do harm or rather the mechanic that could make the asbestos fiber break break free from the surface of the roof.

  • @1rootle When asbestos dust is inhaled, its micro fibers are sharp and cut and many times attach themselves to the lungs. While attached to the lungs the wound is a difficult one to heal and in a very long time this can form cause permanent damage to them.

    Check it out:

  • @1rootle It does, I so a video explanning why it is a threat. If this roof were to be reformed or altered, any hit that could form dust from this material could be inhalled by people/workers near, making this exposure a very dangerous one. I know that in the USA asbestos was widely used in constructions, but not anymore due to its risks.

    I know this because my father is an architect...Although, I'm not a specialist, I'm pretty certain on what I'm asserting due to research

  • @Brunochavesj

    I would like to know if the asbestos in the roof pose any hazard to human, if so how?

  • Very good video, congratulations to ICIJ 

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