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In 2016 774 people were diagnosed with mesothelioma in australia.

Confirm study mesothelioma. The australian mesothelioma register monitors asbestos exposure among trades in addition to mesothelioma incidence. Mesothelioma is a cancer affecting the mesothelial cells which cover most internal organs. Founded in 2008 the canadian mesothelioma foundation is a largely volunteer run registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mesothelioma in canada.

Mesothelioma is a cancer which grows in the thin lining that layers our internal organs the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is almost exclusively linked to asbestos exposure. Asbestos and mesothelioma in australia.

The bernie banton website is australias independent source of comprehensive reference information regarding mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases related care support compensation and asbestos awareness. As we experience a 3 rd wave of sufferers including home renovators diy and tradies ongoing community awareness is crucial. Australia has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world.

Mesothelioma is a cancer typically related to exposure to asbestos that affects the. Latest cancer research updates. Cancer in australia 2017 australian institute of health and welfare.

Experts report that from the 1950s to the 1970s the country had the highest per capita rate of asbestos use in the world. Australias high incidence of mesothelioma corresponds with the countrys extensive history of asbestos use. On average one person dies every 12 hours in australia from mesothelioma and an estimated 4000 people annually from asbestos related diseases.

This is due to australias history of high rates of usage and mining of asbestos a naturally occurring mineral silicate utilised in commercial building and manufacturing. Australian cancer research foundation is registered with the australian taxation office as an income tax exempt charitable entity. Adfa asbestos diseases foundation of australia treatment options.

Australia has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world. It is managed by rod smith and karen banton smith in an independent voluntary capacity as a community service it is not a support organisation. Welcome to the canadian mesothelioma foundation.

There are two main types of mesothelioma. According to the australian mesothelioma registry each year over 700 australians are diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma.