Many more are believed to have been exposed to the deadly substance at the broadcaster’s old studios in Elsternwick and the CBD.
Since 1990,cancer in people aged 18 to 49 has increased by 80 per cent worldwide. But why?
If we are to be free of this health scourge,all asbestos must be removed from our built environment and safely disposed of.
Most of the time I feel lucky to live where I do. But there is a catch.
Much like asbestos and silica dust,welding fumes are thought to cause repeated inflammation of lung cells which can lead to the development of cancer.
More than 20,000 Australians with cancer will have their DNA sequence mapped,allowing them access to previously unattainable life-saving treatment.
Silicosis is the oldest occupational lung disease in the world,but there has been a surge in cases. What is it,and how big is the problem?
Louise Kuchel had never touched a cigarette in her life. She got lung cancer anyway.
The CFMMEU has announced it will ban the use of engineered stone if the federal government fails to do so by 2024,in “industrial action not seen since building and construction unions banned asbestos”.
COVID-19 is expected to be the third-leading cause of death in Australia in the first seven months of 2022,an analysis by the Actuaries Institute has concluded.