Another study using registry data found a significant relationship between asbestos exposure and death from cardiovascular disease.

High levels of pollution, radiation and asbestos exposure may also increase risk.

Often, people do not notice symptoms for 20 years or more after the asbestos exposure.

Several factors are involved in how asbestos exposure affects an individual.

About 10,000 people die each year from asbestos exposure.

Most of the law in this area arises from asbestos exposure.

That makes asbestos exposure "particularly bad for children," he said, because "the longer the life, the greater the risk."

In comparison, the health risks for young children following asbestos exposure are considered relatively small.

When was it first determined that asbestos exposure causes health complications?

There is no known safe level of asbestos exposure.