Asbestos Disease in Australia: Looking Forward and Looking Back

This article provides an overview and analysis of recent developments in policy and practice in relation to asbestos disease in Australia. It complements three other concurrent publications in this issue representing important contributions of people and organizations toward addressing the health an...

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Published inNew solutions Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 361 - 373
Main Authors Lamontagne, A. D., Hunter, C. E., Vallance, D., Holloway, A. J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.11.2008
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
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Anecdotes as Topic
Asbestos
Asbestos - adverse effects
Asbestosis - prevention & control
Australia
Diseases
Donations
Epidemics
Health care policy
Health policy
Humans
Mesothelioma
Occupational health
Occupational safety
Public Policy
Social Responsibility
Surveillance
Working conditions
Australia
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Summary:This article provides an overview and analysis of recent developments in policy and practice in relation to asbestos disease in Australia. It complements three other concurrent publications in this issue representing important contributions of people and organizations toward addressing the health and social impacts of Australia's asbestos disease epidemic. The campaign to “Make James Hardie Pay” as well as the efforts of workers and advocates are profiled in this article as well as in this issue's Documents and Voices sections. Discussion of recent developments in asbestos-related disease research and mesothelioma surveillance is followed by articulation of the comprehensive public and social health response that is needed to fully engage and address the asbestos disease legacy and to apply lessons learned to help revive the currently waning societal commitment to occupational health and safety in Australia and elsewhere.
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ISSN:1048-2911
1541-3772
DOI:10.2190/NS.18.3.j