Thursday, August 25, 2005

Low level of asbestos exposure proved fatal

Cancer linked to shop's stuffy storeroom

Blue asbestos fibers identical to that lining the walls of a stationery shop were found in the lungs of its former manager, who died of an asbestos-linked illness after working there for more than 30 years, it was learned Monday.

The man died at age 70 after suffering mesothelioma, and fibers of blue asbestos -- considered extremely toxic -- were found in his lungs.

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Japan Times

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