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Exposure to asbestos: past, present and future.

Enrico Pira¹, Francesca Donato¹, Luisa Maida²

¹Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

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This study reviews asbestos exposure history and current trends. It projects future mesothelioma incidence in nations that have banned asbestos, offering crucial public health insights.

Keywords:

Asbestos environmental exposure mesothelioma occupational

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Occupational Medicine
Public Health Policy

Background:

Asbestos exposure remains a significant global health concern due to its carcinogenicity.
Mesothelioma, a rare cancer, is strongly linked to asbestos fiber inhalation.
Understanding historical and current exposure patterns is vital for predicting future disease burdens.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of asbestos exposure, encompassing historical context, present-day situations, and future projections.
To analyze and discuss future scenarios of mesothelioma incidence in countries that have implemented asbestos bans.
To inform public health strategies and interventions for mitigating asbestos-related diseases.

Main Methods:

Literature review of historical asbestos usage and exposure data.
Analysis of epidemiological trends in asbestos-related diseases, particularly mesothelioma.
Modeling and projection of future mesothelioma incidence based on legislative actions (asbestos bans) and latency periods.

Main Results:

Documented historical high-risk occupations and environments for asbestos exposure.
Observed variations in mesothelioma incidence rates correlating with asbestos use and bans.
Projected declines in mesothelioma incidence in countries with long-standing asbestos bans, albeit with a significant lag time due to latency.

Conclusions:

Despite bans, legacy asbestos exposure continues to pose a risk, necessitating ongoing surveillance.
Future mesothelioma incidence will be influenced by the effectiveness and duration of asbestos bans, as well as past exposure levels.
Continued research and public health vigilance are essential to manage and reduce the long-term impact of asbestos exposure.