Asbestos-Linked Cancer Deaths Higher Than Three Decades Ago Despite Declining Rates, Study Finds Global deaths from asbestos-related cancer have increased compared to three decades ago, even as per-capita rates have declined, according to a new study analyzing mortality data from 1990 to 2019. Despite falling use of the fibrous mineral in many countries, the absolute number of deaths remains elevated due to the long latency period between exposure and disease onset, warned researchers. Asbestos, a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are all carcinogenic to humans, kills an estimated 100,000 people annually worldwide, according to reports [1]. The study’s…

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