Canada's opposition blasted the government for ignoring its own scientists' advice to stop the mining and exporting of asbestos, one week before a major UN conference on dangerous products.
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Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that occurs due to long term exposure to asbestos fibres
Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that occurs due to long term exposure to asbestos fibres
New Democratic Party MP Pat Martin said: "It's appalling, it's a disgrace, it's an international shame and it gives a big black eye to Canada's boy-scout image around the world if we're dumping this carcinogen into unsuspecting developing nations."
India, Indonesia and the Philippines, among others, are major importers of Canadian asbestos.
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He pointed to scientific reviews that found it can be used under controlled conditions.
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In the Next 20 Years, Asia's Asbestos-Related Diseases and Deaths to Rise
A new study has revealed that the sharp increase in asbestos use in Asia would witness a surge of mortality and morbidity from asbestos related diseases in the next 20 years.
A new study has revealed that the sharp increase in asbestos use in Asia would witness a surge of mortality and morbidity from asbestos related diseases in the next 20 years.
The fifth meeting of the parties is to be held in Geneva on June 20-24.
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Japanese Workers Face Health Risks from Asbestos, Dioxins
After the Japan disaster, the workers undergoing the task of clearing millions of tonnes of debris face threats from asbestos and dioxins.
After the Japan disaster, the workers undergoing the task of clearing millions of tonnes of debris face threats from asbestos and dioxins.
The fibrous crystal mineral is primarily used as building insulation for its sound absorption and resistance to fire, heat and electrical damage but exposure to it can cause lung inflammation and cancer.
Source-AFP
