National Asbestos Awareness Week 2023 runs from the 20th to the 26th of November. It is a week where we raise awareness for the very real risks the Australian public still face with Asbestos and its related diseases. This National Asbestos Awareness Week marks the 20-year anniversary since Asbestos was completely banned in Australia. Throughout this week, we will reflect on the progress that has occurred since the ban, but also highlight the threats asbestos can still pose to us today.
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Mesothelioma: An asbestos-related disease on the rise
Although it’s not the most commonly contracted, mesothelioma is still one of the most fatal asbestos-related cancers with a mortality rate of 2.9 deaths per 100,000 population.