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Action needed to reduce impact on low-and middle income countries in Asia Aug 28 2012 World Cancer Congress, Montreal, Canada

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Banning Asbestos in Asia a and Asbestos-related Diseases, Compensation ��
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Top 10 Asbestos Consuming Countries in 2010 ��
Summary: Banning Asbestos in Asia Countries already introducing ban in some way Japan 2004 (total ban will be in 2012, Industrial Safety and Health Act) Korea 2007 (with few exceptions, Industrial Safety and Health Act) Singapore 1989 (raw asbestos, Environment Protection and Management Act) Countries setting goals to achieve ban in some way Hong Kong 2012 ? (in 2011 under consultation, Air Pollution Control Ordinance) Thailand 2012 ? (NHA Resolution in 2010, approved by NHC in 2011) Malaysia By 2015 (voluntary phase-out plan developed in 2009) Philippines By 2018 (draft code of practice 2008, will be front loaded by new law) Taiwan By 2018 (EPA announcement in 2011) Vietnam By 2020 (APEARD developed in 2007) Lao By 2020 (drafted regulation in 2009 ?) Countries starting discussion/consideration Cambodia From 2009 Countries not yet establishing ban policy * China; ban asbestos brake lining for car since 2004 �
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Mesothelioma Mortality in Japan ��
Singapore: Mesothelioma Cases ��
Taiwan: Canadian Asbestos Export 1999-2010 ��
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