UK must brace for ‘rapid rise’ in killer lung disease from inhaling ‘next asbestos’ linked to kitchen worktops

BRITAIN is set for a rapid rise in killer lung disease cases in young people linked to trendy kitchen worktops, experts have warned.

The first death and cases of silicosis among men who have worked with an artificial stone have been reported in the UK this year.

Young workers are at risk of fatal silicosis after cutting stone for kitchen worktops SWNSMarek Marzec is one of these men who are already dying from silicosis brought on by years of cutting the stone[/caption] SWNSFor the 48-year-old dad...