Environmental
The primary health hazard associated with exposure to friable asbestos is:
ALead poisoning
BMesothelioma and asbestosis (lung diseases)✓ Correct
CCarbon monoxide poisoning
DRadon exposure
Explanation
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma (a rare cancer), asbestosis (scarring of lung tissue), and lung cancer.
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