Tag Archives: mesothelioma

“Potential years of life lost (PYLL) caused by asbestos-related diseases in the world” in press from the American Journal of Industrial Medicine

Posted on June 24, 2013 by admin

We applied the well-established, but rather under-utilized, indicator of PYLL to estimate the global burden of mesothelioma and asbestosis. All deaths caused by mesothelioma and asbestosis that were reported by 82 and 55 countries, respectively, to the World Health Organization … Continue reading →

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“Toolkit for the Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases” Was Released

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

We are pleased to hereby deliver the “Toolkit for the Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases.” The toolkit was developed to serve as a concise and easy-to-use source of knowledge, technologies and information related to eliminating asbestos-related diseases (ARDs). The traditional public … Continue reading →

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UN Cancer Agency asked to sever its ties to asbestos propagandists

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

UN Cancer Agency asked to sever its ties to asbestos propagandists Dr Christopher Wild Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer World Health Organization March 27, 2013 Dear Dr. Wild, Re: Our grave concerns regarding IARC’s collaboration (Uralasbest research project … Continue reading →

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Turin: The Largest Asbestos Trial Ever

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Monday 13th, February 2012. The Eternit trial and verdict: the essence. A verdict of historic importance Stephan Schmidheiny (65) used to be the owner of the Swiss-Belgian industrial group Eternit (ETEX), which was in turn a major shareholder of the … Continue reading →

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Eternit Trial: Collection of Blogs, Videos, and Photos

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

We are delighted to share with you our full collection of blogs, videos, photos, and social networks so that you may actively follow the ongoing Eternit trial in Italy. In only a matter of weeks, the final verdict will be … Continue reading →

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Eternit Trial Update: The Defense Argues to Move the Case 

Posted on October 14, 2011 by admin

ADAO would like to share with you the Wednesday, October the 12th, 2011 La Stampa article by Alberto Gaino, Torino, Italy. We and many others around the world continue to follow the Eternit Trial and support the great cities of … Continue reading →

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AFEVA: THE ETERNIT TRIAL: THE DEFENSE IS GIVEN LEAVE TO SPEAK

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Associazione Famigliari e Vittime dell’Amianto (AFEVA) Association Nationale de Défense des Victimes de l’Amiante (ANDEVA)- NEW REPORT: THE TURIN TRIAL THE CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION On the 26th and 27th of September, the hearings of the Eternit trial in Turin … Continue reading →

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ANDEVA (France) and “The Turin Trial: The Case for the Prosecution”

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

ANDEVA is a French NGO that, as the National Association for the defense of asbestos victims, brings together many victims’ groups, families, and public health activists concerned with problems linked to asbestos.  In 2011, ANDEVA members numbered approximately 23,000.  The … Continue reading →

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Canada: “This is a critical moment for the Quebec asbestos industry” by Kathleen Ruff

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

This is a critical moment for the Quebec asbestos industry. Baljit Chadha, head of the consortium of investors who want to open the Jeffrey mine and exports millions of tons of asbestos to Asia, is presenting its financial plan to … Continue reading →

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Asbestos Conference October 23 and 24 in Brussels by Eric Jonckheere

Posted on September 24, 2011 by admin

ABEVA and IOTA Asbestos Conference – Sunday, October 23 at the Bozar Palace in Brussels NEW Please email your asbestos victims’ photos on the wall of the Palais of Justice in Belguim by October 22, 2011 I am pleased to … Continue reading →

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