Posted on November 9, 2013 Every day, more than 300 people around world die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases. Don't be fooled – asbestos mining, manufacturing, processing, and distribution continues. In 2012, the USA imported more than 1,000 metric tons of asbestos. In 2012, an estimated 2 million metric tons were consumed around the world. The [...]
Posted on November 8, 2013 H.R. 982 Further victimizes Asbestos Victims and Families: Invades Privacy – Denies Justice – Delays Compensation ADAO needs your HELP today! I am going to Congress next week to ensure our voices are heard. I will be telling Members of Congress and the media about our mesothelioma battles and how asbestos-caused diseases [...]
Posted on November 4,2013 Australians have dedicated November to educating citizens across the country about the dangers of asbestos in and around homes. Even though all six forms of asbestos have been banned in Australia, asbestos-related diseases continue to increase. With home renovations and DIY projects, deadly asbestos fibers are left to linger in the [...]
Posted on November 1, 2013 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States, asbestos-caused lung cancer claims more than 5,000 lives every year. People often ask me – What’s the difference between mesothelioma and lung cancer? Mesothelioma is often miscategorized as lung cancer. Simply said, both cancers can develop after asbestos exposure; however, mesothelioma [...]
Posted on October 28, 2013 October is Health Literacy Month, and at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) that means understanding how dangerous asbestos is and seeking medical help when a loved one might have been exposed. Everyone should know the Irrefutable Facts About Asbestos because the only two ways to end asbestos-caused diseases are [...]