Asbestos: Still a Health Risk? - Dr. Jeffrey Levin

Asbestos has been around for centuries and was quite commonly used in construction and consumer applications until well in to the 20th century. But when it became clear that asbestos is toxic and can pose significant health risks, its use was greatly curtailed and outright banned in some countries. So does asbestos still pose a risk to our health today? In this post to HealthConnection.TV, UT Health Northeast Occupational & Environmental Medicine expert Dr. Jeffrey Levin answers questions about and discusses continuing health risks attendant to asbestos,