Asbestosis is a chronic lung condition, caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos, which results in shortness of breath. Last week it was claimed some British schools are not meeting a legal duty to protect pupils and staff from asbestos. A survey of 16 schools by the Asbestos Training and Consultancy Association said none of them was meeting health and safety rules on managing the substance
134 Deaths in 2005 where asbestosis was an underlying cause
15-20 years Time it takes for most cases of asbestosis to begin after exposure
1999 The year asbestos was banned in the UK
Source: NHS Choices
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