Canadian health group demands disclosure on asbestos

By Jim Morris

For the past year, the Canadian Public Health Association has sought details on the financial relationship between Canada’s Ministry of Natu

Excerpts from this story referencing "mesothelioma":

"… h exports, noting that asbestos has been linked to deadly diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis, and that protections for workers in the devel …"

Exporting an epidemic

By Jim Morris

Human toll reaches millions as asbestos industry expands worldwide

Excerpts from this story referencing "mesothelioma":

"… excruciating fashion. Scores have died since the mid-1990s, at least 10 of mesothelioma, a rare malignancy that eats into the chest wall and dispatches its victim …"

"… estos exposures, much as they did in the West, will result in epidemics of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis in the developing world. The World Health Org …"

"… ion of all forms of asbestos … with an increased risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma.” The panel also found there was new evidence that asbestos causes cance …"

"… African pathologist confirmed a direct link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. And yet, uncontrolled use of asbestos only grew, peaking in the United St …"

The Brockovich of Brazil

By Jim Morris

Fernanda Giannasi fights a potent asbestos industry

Excerpts from this story referencing "mesothelioma":

"… e last 14 years,” says its president, de Souza. At least 10 have died of mesothelioma, a rare cancer that often starts in the pleura and is virtually always tie …"

"… ough, very consistent in her actions. She’s absolutely committed.”“A mesothelioma time bomb"Dr. Ubiratan de Paula Santos, a pulmonologist at the University …"

"… he University of São Paulo Medical School, says he sees about 20 cases of mesothelioma a year, a number that has been slowly climbing. Most, but not all, of his …"

"… t, but not all, of his patients were asbestos workers; one woman developed mesothelioma after sanding and painting her asbestos tile roof for Christmas over a per …"

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America’s asbestos age

By Jim Morris

A toxic legacy may leave behind a half-million deaths

Excerpts from this story referencing "radiation":

"… ined that he is an impartial scientist and pointed to a pair of studies on radiation and an industrial chemical in which he delivered bad news to his funders. …"

A ravenous appetite for asbestos

By Jim Morris and Te-Ping Chen

Top user China faces epidemic of cancer

Excerpts from this story referencing "mesothelioma":

"… Agency for Safety and Health at Work, says that the annual death toll from mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases in China may reach 15,00 …"

"… eChinese University of Hong Kong reported in March that the number of mesothelioma cases in the city was still climbing and might not peak until 2014. This d …"

"… g, according to the researchers, reached its zenith in the early 1960s and mesothelioma can take 40 or more years to develop.Unlike some Western nations, China ha …"

A toxic embrace

By Murali Krishnan and Shantanu Guha Ray

India’s wide use of asbestos brings dire warnings

Excerpts from this story referencing "mesothelioma":

"… sis, and a rapacious malignancy, usually found in the chest cavity, called mesothelioma. In this case the end product is asbestos sheet, widely used in constructi …"

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A growing death toll in Mexico

By Ana Avila

Asbestos casualties mount amid weak enforcement and a powerful lobby

Excerpts from this story referencing "mesothelioma":

"… patient’s house was highlighted.On May 11, 2008, Carbajal died at 58 of mesothelioma, a rare cancer triggered in almost all cases by the inhalation of asbestos …"

"… d World War,” says Aguilar. She predicts that the annual death toll from mesothelioma, asbestosis, and asbestos-related lung cancer could reach 3,000 to 5,000, …"

Asbestos test under fire in Japan

By Scilla Alecci

Faulty findings may add to 100,000 death toll

Excerpts from this story referencing "mesothelioma":

"… erts estimate that more than 100,000 people in Japan will die of mesothelioma — a virulent form of cancer — and other asbestos-related diseases by 2 …"

"… evate the incidence of asbestos-related disease in Japan. … The rates of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases will continue to rise.” Carroll — …"

"… had to the mineral decades ago.Fifty-year-old Mitsue Kawamura is dying of mesothelioma, a cancer of the outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall — kno …"

"… t sick now should know … how scary this disease is.”Asbestos-induced mesothelioma and lung cancer were recognized as occupational diseases by Japan’s Mini …"

Canada resists adding deadly asbestos to toxics blacklist

By Jim Morris

Major producer resists adding substance to toxics blacklist

Excerpts from this story referencing "executive director":

"… tional reputation for human rights and cooperation,” said Brophy, former executive director of two occupational health clinics in Ontario.A global network of trade gr …"

Asbestos deaths bring 16-year sentence

By Jim Morris

In a case followed around the world, two former business executives were convicted in Italy of manslaughter in 3,000 deaths

Excerpts from this story referencing "mesothelioma":

"… the plants — to asbestos fibers, which can cause deadly diseases such as mesothelioma, a virulent cancer that attacks the lining of the lung or abdominal cavity …"

"… are exposed to asbestos on the job and more than 100,000 die each year of mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis.“I hope that this lesson resounds around the …"

"… tons of the mineral in 2011, wrote Reinstein, whose husband, Alan, died of mesothelioma in 2006.In a press release, a spokesman for Schmidheiny called the verdict …"

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