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Johnson & Johnson sues researchers who linked talc to cancer (www.reuters.com)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My old school had it in the walls, my father's workshop had it in the rooftop, in the chimney insulation, etc. I'm pretty sure I haven't been in danger as I haven't built or torn anything of those down, but I for sure have been in contact.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I'm glad it hasn't affected you and yours.
But the fact is that it does affect people.
Just to give anecdotes some empirical backing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos