Mesothelioma Lawyers at the firm have met some of the headlines this month highlighting the dangers of exposure to asbestos and important results for mesothelioma research.
- cars containing asbestos recalled in Australia:
Australian car importer Azteco Automotive, demanding a recall over 23,000 cars . The vehicles, which were manufactured by Great Wall Motor Co. and Chery Automobile Co, have been found to have asbestos in their engine and exhaust gaskets. To date, more than 30 different joints were discovered containing asbestos. Although the cause is currently unknown, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union demands further investigation on the matter. - US consumption of asbestos has increased 13% in 2011:
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), US consumption of asbestos has increased 13% in 2011 despite having been linked to a number of diseases and respiratory cancers, including mesothelioma, the USGS reports that "asbestos consumption was calculated to 1,180 tonnes in 2011, an increase of 13% compared to 1,040 tonnes. " - Investigates study link between childhood exposure to asbestos and cancer:
An Australian study, published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, studied the long effects on health of children -TERM the mining town of Wittenoom Western Australia - a city and mines that were arrested in 1966 after concerns of possible adverse effects on health exposure to crocidolite asbestos growing. The study found that girls aged up to 15 who lived in Wittenoom "were more likely to develop the disease mesothelioma related to asbestos, cancer of the ovary and brain." The study also found that boys who lived in the city between 1943 and 1966 "had higher rates of mesothelioma, leukemia, prostate, brain and colorectal cancer" - ADAO a presentation at the international Conference ANDEVA :.
the awareness of the Organization asbestos diseases (ADAO) will join 250 delegates from over 20 countries at the national conference of the Association (ANDEVA) of the French asbestos victim this month. Taking place on 12 and 13 October, the conference aims to "fold dissemination of scientific knowledge and to develop a public health international movement." In addition to the ADAO, a number of scientists, doctors, activists of NGOs, and individuals personally affected by asbestos present on the state regulation of asbestos disease prevention efforts and victim compensation in countries around the world. interested parties to learn more about the conference can visit this link.
