"U.S. Experience in Prevention and Control of Occupational Cancers" Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder/President Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)

1. U.S. Experience in Prevention and Control
of Occupational Cancers
Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder/President
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
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4. 1989: EPA Bans Asbestos
1991: Ban Overturned After
Industry Sues@Linda_ADAO

5. Can’t
• Identify or manage the risk
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6. Asbestos exposure accounted for nearly
two-thirds of the global burden
of all occupational carcinogens (2013)
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7. The annual global health care costs associated
with the health effects of asbestos are estimated
to be
US$ 2.4–3.9 billion, excluding the additional
costs of pain, suffering and welfare losses.
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9. “During 1999–2015, the annual number
of malignant mesothelioma deaths
increased 4.8% overall”
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10. 1976-2013
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11. Asbestos Tailing Piles (VT)
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Cumulative Sector Data (1996 – 2017)
Other
Chloralkali
Coating and Compounds
Packing
Gasket
Friction
Roof
Data Source: USGS

15. President Obama Signs TSCA Reform into Law

16. Money, Power, and Politics
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18. International Petition for an
EPA Exemption Free Ban
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