Evaluation of the use of Environmental Asbestos in Siverek

Abstract

Aim: Environmental asbestos exposure and asbestos related diseases are common in Siverek. We aimed to investigate, whether environmental asbestos exposure ongoing in Siverek or not, used for which purposes if this still in usage and the manner of supplying in this study. Material and Method: A questionnaire was made for this study between March 2012-April 2012 in the districts that are asbestos usage is known in Siverek. Results: Rates of asbestos usage history were for plastering walls 2.3% (n: 6), molasses making 22.7% (n: 59) in Siverek. The data of this study has revealed that asbestos exposure still continues decreased significantly with the in Siverek. Discussion: For this reason planning and implementation of training activities about the harms of asbestos is required for community awareness especially in rural areas.