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South Korea Strengthens Its Asbestos Regulations

By Jillian Duff July 14, 2016 July 14, 2016

South Korea has revised its Asbestos Safety Management Act to update regulations for renovations and demolitions of buildings containing asbestos.

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Bacon To Be Added To WHO’s List Of Cancer-Causing Products

By Jillian Duff October 28, 2015 October 28, 2015

WHO to add processed meats, such as bacon, to its list of hazardous products alongside tobacco and asbestos.

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ADAO Cites Global Health Study Statistic Showing Asbestos-related Deaths Increased to 194,000 Annually

By Jillian Duff September 24, 2015 September 24, 2015

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has cited new asbestos statistic at 194,000 deaths per year due to occupational asbestos exposure.