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  • Asbestos remains in use in Mongolia's energy and construction sectors.
  • Limited data exists on asbestos consumption and related diseases in Mongolia.
  • Asbestos importation and usage are permitted under Mongolian law.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document asbestos importation into Mongolia from 1996 to 2014.
  • To analyze the primary uses of imported asbestos, focusing on chrysotile.
  • To assess the implications for public health and occupational safety.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of annual asbestos import data from 1996–2014.
  • Utilized data from Mongolian Customs Statistics and the National Council on Toxic and Hazardous Substances Affairs.
  • Examined asbestos usage patterns, particularly for chrysotile.

Main Results:

  • Mongolia imported 44,422 metric tons of asbestos-containing materials between 1996 and 2014.
  • The majority of asbestos was utilized in the construction industry.
  • Asbestos is imported, with no domestic mining or manufacturing of asbestos-containing materials.

Conclusions:

  • Continued asbestos use in Mongolia presents ongoing risks of asbestos-related diseases.
  • Past asbestos use necessitates consideration for future health impacts.
  • Effective oversight, safe removal, and proper disposal of asbestos are critical for mitigating risks.