Posted on February 26, 2011 “Student protest halts asbestos factory in Bihar, India” ADAO congratulates the youth of Bihar, India for standing up for the health and wellness of their village by protesting the construction of a local asbestos factory. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. While the factory owners allege that Chrysotile white asbestos [...]
Posted on April 1, 2011 Our global community wants to join our U.S. National Asbestos Awareness Week from April 1st – April 7th – so based on demand, we will join together for Global Asbestos Awareness Week! The World Health Organization reported “in 2004, asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis from occupational exposures resulted in [...]
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is proud to collaborate with the Environmental Information Association (EIA) to produce the ADAO/EIA Chrysotile Asbestos Fact Sheet, in an effort to clarify the misinformation released on the very real dangers of asbestos exposure. Chrysotile is the most commonly encountered form of asbestos, accounting for approximately 95% of the [...]
Tragically, Debbie lost her courageous battle with mesothelioma in June 2013 Posted in February 2011 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of [...]
For Immediate Release: February 18, 2011 ADAO Praises Senate for Introduction of Seventh Annual Resolution that Establishes “National Asbestos Awareness Week” Washington, DC … February 18, 2011 --- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), combining education, advocacy and community as the leading U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauds Senator Max [...]