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New study reveals women may be more vulnerable to mesothelioma

New study reveals women may be more vulnerable to mesothelioma People who are exposed to asbestos during their working life are more likely to develop an asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma. People who work in industries such as construction, ship building, automotive and manufacturing have shown strong links to developing asbestos cancer, mainly men, […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 04, 2016

Asbestos related deaths are a ticking timebomb says Coroner

Asbestos related deaths are a ticking timebomb says Coroner Blackburn and Hyndburn Coroner, Michael Singleton, has issued a warning saying that asbestos related deaths are a ticking timebomb. Mr Singleton said the number of deaths from mesothelioma cancer is continuing to rise and something needs to be done. The Coroner issued his warning after the […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 03, 2016

Pupils return to school in Ipswich after asbestos closure

Pupils return to school in Ipswich after asbestos closure Broke Hall Primary School in Ipswich, Suffolk, closed for one week at the start of the autumn term due to asbestos being discovered on the premises. Builders working at the school disturbed the asbestos whilst they were working in the school library. The school temporarily closed […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 29, 2016

World’s biggest asbestos factory tried to cover up asbestos dangers

World’s biggest asbestos factory tried to cover up asbestos dangers Bosses at Turner and Newall, the world’s biggest asbestos factory based in Rochdale, reportedly spied on journalists and environmental campaigners after they highlighted the dangers of asbestos fibers to the public. They then  launched a campaign against them, accusing them of being communists. They monitored […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 28, 2016

Hidden asbestos in homes causes risk of lung disease

Hidden asbestos in homes causes risk of lung disease Geoffrey Newton, aged 81, formerly a leading orthopaedic Surgeon from Burton-on-Trent, died in May 2012 after developing Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs caused by exposure to asbestos. Geoffrey was a very keen DIY enthusiast and spent years doing things around the home.  He had even […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 20, 2016

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