ADAO SEPTEMBER 2012 eNEWSLETTER
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Guest Blog: “ANDEVA International Day for Asbestos Victims” by Marc Hindry
UPDATED on September 22, 2012 International Day for Asbestos Victims Conference AGENDA Posted on September 3, 2012 ADAO is pleased to share a guest blog from Marc Hindry of the French National Association of Asbestos Victims (ANDEVA). In October, ANDEVA will organize two phenomenal events in Paris. ~ Linda [...]
Interview with Dr. Richard Lemen about Brazil’s Supreme Court Hearings
Posted on August 29, 2012 This week, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Richard Lemen about his thoughts regarding Brazil’s Supreme Court hearings about asbestos. Dr. Lemen is a distinguished epidemiologist and a tireless advocate for asbestos victims, and I am honored to share his interview. Richard Lemen, PhD is a retired Assistant Surgeon [...]
Propaganda or Public Health: Brazil’s Landmark Supreme Court Hearing about Asbestos
[View the story "Propaganda or Public Health: Brazil’s Landmark Supreme Court Hearing about Asbestos " on Storify]Propaganda or Public Health: Brazil’s Landmark Supreme Court Hearing about Asbestos On August 24 and 31, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court is holding public hearings to review the constitutionality of the state of São Paulo’s law that prohibits asbestos use. [...]
TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT ASBESTOS IN BRAZIL
Posted on August 27, 2012 TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT ASBESTOS IN BRAZIL All types of asbestos (chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophylite, tremolite and actinolite) are a known human carcinogen There is no safe level of asbestos exposure Brazil is the third largest producer of chrysotile asbestos Brazil is the second largest exporter of chrysotile asbestos, after [...]