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Asbestos
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Explains how asbestos is used, outlines the health problems which can result from exposure to asbestos, and offers tips for minimizing the risks.
- Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
- From: About your house
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Asbestos at the work site
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Explains the uses and properties of asbestos. Discusses the health hazards of asbestos and asbestos-related illnesses. Outlines measures to prevent exposure at the work site and employer responsibilities. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry
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Asbestos: when should I worry?
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Identifies the health problems caused by asbestos. Indicates who is at risk, and how to make homes safe.
- Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
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Asbestosis/dust diseases
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Discusses these lung diseases that are caused by dust. Explains how the dust gets into the lungs, who is at risk of getting one of these diseases, and what the symptoms are. Suggests ways to prevent dust inhalation. Examines silicosis, asbestosis, and mesothelioma in greater detail.
- Source: Canadian Lung Association
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Is there asbestos in your child's school? - some answers to your questions
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Explains what asbestos is and how it affects human health. Outlines safety measures designed to prevent asbestos-related problems in schools.
- Source: Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal, Santé publique
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Malignant mesothelioma
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Offers information on malignant mesothelioma, including causes, treatment, prevention, research, statistics, literature and clinical trials. Includes a question and answer section on asbestos exposure.
- Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- From: International resource
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Mesothelioma: questions and answers
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Discusses how mesothlioma develops, who is at risk of developing it, symptoms, diagnosis, different treatment methods, and new clinical trials.
- Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- From: International resource
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Safe work practices for handling asbestos
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Provides information about asbestos and associated health hazards. Outlines employer's responsibilities and safe work procedures. Describes appropriate personal protective equipment, and how to prepare for, and respond to, emergencies. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB)
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Tampons and cancer
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Provides the Canadian Cancer Society's perspective on rumours that suggest that asbestos and dioxins in tampons present a health and cancer risk.
- Source: Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
- From: Cancer myths
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What is pleural mesothelioma?
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Explains what pleural mesothelioma is and outlines risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic tests, staging, and treatments.
- Source: Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
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