PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined Multnomah County and a contractor for allegedly failing to adhere to asbestos safety protocols when working on a North Portland home. The fines were issued on April 25 after the state agency said the county let an unlicensed contractor, Aladdin Heating & Air Conditioning,…
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Mesothelioma Survivor Cherishes Time Outdoors After Aggressive Surgery
Stories from Survivors Our fact-checking process begins with a thorough review of all sources to ensure they are high quality. Then we cross-check the facts with original medical or scientific reports published by those sources, or we validate the facts with reputable news organizations, medical and scientific experts and other health experts. Each page includes…
Building Safety Month Resources in Puerto Rico and the Role …
Zimmetry Environmental provides environmental testing, monitoring and consulting services to identify and mitigate exposure risks and comfort issues in all types of buildings. Bayamon, Puerto Rico, May 16th, 2022 — The 42nd annual Building Safety Month takes place this May. The month of recognition is celebrated in Puerto Rico and across the rest of the…
The spatiotemporal dynamics of lung cancer: 30-year trends of epidemiology across 204 countries and territories | BMC Public Health
Lung cancer prevalence Globally, a total of 3,212,307 patients suffer from lung cancer in 2019, a 1.32-fold increase from 1990 (1,385,579) increased, while the ASPR marginally from 1990 to 2019 (28.39/100,000 persons vs. 38.84/100,000 persons, EAPC = 0.51) (Table 1 and Fig. 1). Table 1 The spatiotemporal dynamics of lung cancer globally and regionally from…
New Drug Combination Shows Promise for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Research & Clinical Trials Our fact-checking process begins with a thorough review of all sources to ensure they are high quality. Then we cross-check the facts with original medical or scientific reports published by those sources, or we validate the facts with reputable news organizations, medical and scientific experts and other health experts. Each page…
Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Second COVID-19 Diagnosis
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Mesothelioma Advocates Praise Latest EPA Asbestos Proposal
Published on May 12, 2022 Exposure to asbestos claims almost 40,000 American lives every year from diseases including malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis. After years of legal challenges, the last few weeks has seen a flurry of activity coming out of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the deadly mineral, and the most recent is being applauded…
US Asbestos Imports Already Exceed 2021 Imports | ADAO AND ABREA Call for an Immediate Ban an Asbestos Imports and Use
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The following is a joint statement between Linda Reinstein, co-founder and president of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), and Fernanda Giannasi, founder of the Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA), in response to an increase in 2022 chrysotile asbestos imports. The Asbestos Disease…
Jalonne White-Newsome Announced as New Director of Environmental Justice for The White House
Jalonne White-Newsome has been announced as the new Director of Environmental Justice for the White House. White-Newsome’s story is inspiring and shows that it’s never too late to stand up for what you believe is right. For White-Newsome, that was environmental justice. Source: WebsEdge Science/Youtube She was an intern for Dow Chemical in high school…
Asbestosis – Symptoms and causes
Overview Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs Open pop-up dialog box Close Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs In your lungs, the main airways (bronchi) branch off into smaller and smaller passageways — the smallest, called bronchioles, lead to tiny air sacs (alveoli). Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung…
Asbestos Exposure in California Prison Raises Questions
Asbestos Found at California Correctional Facility In asbestos news, the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) located in Dublin, California, is under investigation for the potential unreported exposure of mold and asbestos within the federal women’s prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons alleges dismissed complaints and concerns regarding illness among the 500 inmates and over 200 employees,…
Protecting Firefighters and Fire Damage Cleanup Crews in Puerto Rico from Exposure Risks to Hazardous Materials
Firefighters in Puerto Rico play a crucial role in protecting public safety and the property of people, businesses and institutions. Responding to fires and emergencies, their work can be dangerous. These dangers include more than just flames and extreme heat as most fire emergencies could also expose firefighters to a number of hazardous substances. The…
War in Ukraine Sparks Emotions for Mesothelioma Veterans
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