Asbestos is still with us: repeat call for a universal ban.

摘要: All forms of asbestos are proven human carcinogens, causing malignant mesothelioma and a host other types cancers. No exposure to is without risk; there no safe threshold asbestos. When evidence the carcinogenicity became incontrovertible, worldwide ban was called for on use, mining, manufacturing. Asbestos now banned in 52 countries. Nonetheless, many countries still import, export asbestos-containing products; that have permit use chrysotile This exemption has basis medical science, but reflects political economic influence industry. To protect health all people, Collegium Ramazzini calls again world join international endeavor An urgently needed.