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Asbestos in Asia.

Su Lyn Leong¹, Rizka Zainudin, Laurie Kazan-Allen

¹School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

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Asbestos use is rising in Asia despite its known dangers, particularly in China. Addressing political, economic, and knowledge gaps is crucial to prevent a future epidemic of asbestos-related lung diseases in the region.

Keywords:

Asia asbestos asbestosis mesothelioma

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Public Health

Background:

Asbestos, a known carcinogen, causes severe pulmonary diseases.
Developed nations have largely restricted asbestos use due to health risks.
Asbestos consumption is paradoxically increasing in many Asian countries.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the trend of increasing asbestos use in Asia.
To identify factors contributing to the continued use of asbestos in the region.
To highlight the potential for a significant rise in asbestos-related diseases in Asia.

Main Methods:

Review of global asbestos consumption data.
Analysis of socio-political and economic factors influencing asbestos use in Asia.
Examination of knowledge and management practices regarding asbestos-related lung disease.

Main Results:

Despite global awareness, asbestos mining, import, and usage are escalating in Asia.
China is identified as one of the world's largest asbestos consumers.
Political, economic, and knowledge deficits are key drivers of this trend.

Conclusions:

Continued asbestos use in Asia poses a significant public health threat.
Urgent intervention strategies are needed to mitigate the predicted "tsunami" of asbestos diseases.
Increased awareness and improved management of asbestos risks are essential for prevention.