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Asbestos neglect: Why asbestos exposure deserves greater policy attention

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  • Van den Borre, Laura

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While many public health threats are now widely appreciated by the public, the risks from asbestos exposure remain poorly understood, even in high-risk groups. This article makes the case that asbestos exposure is an important, ongoing global health threat, and argues for greater policy efforts to raise awareness of this threat. It also proposes the extension of asbestos bans to developing countries and increased public subsidies for asbestos testing and abatement.

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  • Douglas, Thomas & Van den Borre, Laura, 2019. "Asbestos neglect: Why asbestos exposure deserves greater policy attention," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 123(5), pages 516-519.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:123:y:2019:i:5:p:516-519
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2019.02.001
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    1. McCulloch, Jock & Tweedale, Geoffrey, 2008. "Defending the Indefensible: The Global Asbestos Industry and its Fight for Survival," OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press, number 9780199534852.
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    2. Edward A. Emmett, 2021. "Asbestos in High-Risk Communities: Public Health Implications," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-14, February.
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