Posted on March 29, 2022

Each year, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) dedicates April 1-7 to increasing awareness of asbestos and preventing exposure by bringing together experts and victims from around the world to share, learn, and take action. To view all 7 days of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) content, please click here. Be sure to follow the conversation on social media with our GAAW hashtag: #2022GAAW.

Asbestos is a known human carcinogen, and there is no safe level of exposure. While promising research continues, prevention remains the only cure. 

Day TWO: Featuring Mavis (United Kingdom) — Read her story “I fight on for all our #Meso Warriors past, present and future.”

Featured Video: 30 second PSA: “एस्बेस्टोस: द किलर आप देख नहीं सकते”

Press Release (Hindi): एस्बेस्टॉस डिज़ीज़ अवेयरनेस आर्गेनाइजेशन (ADAO) ने 18वांवार्षिक “ग्लोबल एस्बेस्टॉस अवेयरनेस वीक” 1-7 अप्रैल, 2022 लांच किया

Leadership Quote: ​​”There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogen, and it becomes dangerous when the microscopic asbestos fibers become dislodged and airborne.” -​​ Arthur Frank, MD, PhD ADAO Science Advisory Board

Call To Action: Sign the Petition to Ban Asbestos Now Without Any Loopholes or Exemptions

Asbestos Fact: According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), “Numerous materials substitute for asbestos.” 

Today, on day two of GAAW, we’re highlighting the World Health Organization Asbestos-Related Disease Fact Sheet, which provides important and life-saving information about asbestos-caused illnesses. Today will also feature the story of Mavis, “I fight on for all our Meso Warriors, past, present and future.” 

To have such a globally-respected institution disseminating information about the dangers of asbestos is immeasurably important. See all the facts here: Key WHO Facts.

  • About 125 million people in the world are exposed to asbestos at the workplace.
  • All six fibers of asbestos, including chrysotile, are carcinogenic to humans. All six fibers can cause cancers of the lung, larynx, and ovaries, as well as fatal diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis.  

Although there are more than 200,000 asbestos deaths worldwide annually, most people are unaware of its existence and dangers, nor do they have the resources or funds to test their homes or products. To prevent asbestos-caused diseases, we must prevent exposure, which is why education, advocacy, prevention, and a global asbestos ban are vital.

Today’s Partner for Prevention is the Mavis Nye and The Mavis Nye Foundation, for representing the UK during GAAW. We are honored to have worked with the Mavis Nye Foundation for many years. Find out more on their website.

Thank you to our 2022 Gold Sponsor The Gori Law Firm. 

Together, we make change happen.

Linda Reinstein
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