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UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION LINDE SAFETY. HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS 39 Old Ridgebury Road Danbury, CT 06817-0001 May 8, 1987 PLAINTIFF'S I EXHIBIT UC-853_____ TO: R. F. Veimer CC: T. M. Dugan RE: Medical Statement for Dear Dick: Per our conversation today, the following is the approved statement re asbestos: Over-exposure to asbestos fibers may lead to asbestosis, a scarring of the lungs, resulting in a reduction of breathing capacity and changes demonstrated on the chest x-ray. Asbestos can also cause cancer of the lung and cancer of the lung lining. B. K. Jensen 7014S/49 EKJ/vlp