Cemil Koyunoğlu*

Assistant Professor, Energy Systems Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Central Campus, Yalova University, Yalova, Turkey

*Corresponding Author: Cemil Koyunoğlu, Assistant Professor, Energy Systems Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Central Campus, Yalova University, Yalova, Turkey.

Received: April 17, 2024; Published: June 01, 2024

Abstract

After an earthquake the immediate priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected people. However it is also crucial to address the risks associated with the cleanup and rebuilding process especially when it comes to the presence of asbestos. Asbestos a harmful mineral once widely used in construction poses severe health risks including an increased likelihood of developing cancer. This editorial aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake building cleanup and emphasizes the importance of proper precautions to mitigate this risk.

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After an earthquake the immediate priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected people. However it is also crucial to address the risks associated with the cleanup and rebuilding process especially when it comes to the presence of asbestos. Asbestos a harmful mineral once widely used in construction poses severe health risks including an increased likelihood of developing cancer. This editorial aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake building cleanup and emphasizes the importance of proper precautions to mitigate this risk.

Citation

Citation: Cemil Koyunoğlu. “Increased Cancer Risk from Asbestos Exposure during Post-Earthquake Building Cleanup".Acta Scientific Biotechnology 5.4 (2024): 01-02.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2024 Cemil Koyunoğlu. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.