| Document ID (ISN) | 112486 |
| CIS number |
12-0246 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Purse K. |
| Title |
Asbestos: A global epidemic in need of a global solution |
| Bibliographic information |
2006, Vol.22, No.1, p.21-26. 16 ref. |
| Internet access |
Asbestos_A_global_epidemic_[BUY_THIS_ARTICLE] [in English]
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| Abstract |
Australia has the world's highest per capita incidence of mesothelioma. The adoption of stringent safeguards, followed later by the ban of asbestos in many developed countries has contributed to a global restructuring of the asbestos industry, with a shift towards emerging countries. This article argues that unless national bans are imposed and strict standards adopted to manage existing sources of exposure in these countries, the asbestos epidemic will continue unabated. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
asbestos; prohibition of use; international agreements; developing countries |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
limitation of exposure; safe working methods; role of government |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
Administration, legislation
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Cancer and carcinogens
Asbestos
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