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In Health / College | 2025-07-06

True or False? The use of asbestos was phased out in the 1970s. By 1980, asbestos was no longer used to manufacture or produce any products that could be hazardous to humans.

A. True
B. False

Asked by johnswelh

Answer (2)

Asbestos use was significantly reduced in the 1970s, but it was not fully banned by 1980, with some products still being manufactured containing it. Therefore, the statement in the question is false. Awareness of the dangers of asbestos led to gradual regulations, but complete cessation was a later development. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

Asbestos use was significantly reduced in the 1970s, but it was not fully banned by 1980, with some products still containing it. Thus, the statement is False . The complete regulation and ban on its use occurred later, into the 1980s and beyond.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-13