Awareness of Asbestos and Action Plans for Its Exposure can Help Lives Exposed to Asbestos
Safety and Health at Work
;
: 84-86, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-8442
ABSTRACT
Despite the fact that asbestos is a known carcinogen to humans, it is still used in industrialized countries, especially Asian countries. The global incidence of asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) due to the past use of asbestos, continues to increase, although many countries have adopted a total ban on asbestos use. The implementation of effective strategies to eliminate ARDs is therefore an important challenge in Asia, where asbestos is still mined and consumed. Collaborative efforts and strategies at the local and international levels are vital, in the pursuit toward the elimination of ARDs in this region.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Asbestos
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Asia
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Developed Countries
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Incidence
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Asian People
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Safety and Health at Work
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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