Child's Tragic Death Linked to Common Building Material: Heartbreaking Image Revealed
A 7-year-old boy in Brazil tragically died after inhaling limestone powder while playing in a pile of the substance. The boy's family was unaware of the dangers of inhaling the pulverized limestone, commonly used in construction and agriculture. Limestone dust can cause breathing problems and is known to be carcinogenic, especially in large quantities. Inhalation of the hazardous particle, respirable crystalline silica, found in limestone, can lead to lung diseases such as silicosis, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The boy's death has prompted an investigation by local police, and his family shared his final photo as a warning to others.