Advisers Say Many Exposed to Asbestos Omitted From EPA Analysis

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The EPA’s analysis of asbestos underestimates the extent to which people are exposed to the mineral and itspotential to cause cancer and other diseases, an agency science advisory panel said.“Most exposures are not being captured,” said Henry Anderson, a retired physician serving on the EPA’s ScienceAdvisory Committee on Chemicals, which was critiquing the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft evaluation ofasbestos’ risks throughout a June 8-11 meeting.