The 18th Collegium Ramazzini statement: The global health dimensions of asbestos and asbestos-related diseases

Conclusion - the need for a global health approach Asbestos and ARD have emerged as global health issues. All countries with a history of asbestos use are experiencing an epidemic of ARD, with the stage of the epidemic being a function of the country’s past asbestos use, whether and when it implemented a ban, and, if no ban is in place, at what levels it continues to use the material. Gaps in human capital and technology available to countries warrant international cooperation. The expansion of national bans in industrializing countries and reducing the burden of ARD in industrialized countries are the short-term targets. Given that ARD are 100% preventable, zero new cases of ARD should be the ultimate goal for both industrializing and industrialized countries. The pandemic of ARD is an urgent international priority for action by public health workers. by Collegium Ramazzini. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3540
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: research