Linda Reinstein: The North American Declaration to Eliminate Asbestos-Caused Diseases
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Linda Reinstein: The North American Declaration to Eliminate Asbestos-Caused Diseases Declaration Calls on Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama to take action on asbestos Sign the Declaration petition online at http://bit.ly/vgtBeX Linda Reinstein became an activist when her husband, Alan, was diagnosed with asbestos-related mesothelioma in 2003. In 2004, she co-founded the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), where she continues to serve as President/CEO. The mission of ADAO is to be the voice of the victims, uniting individuals and families worldwide who have been affected by asbestos-related diseases. www.adao.us
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- 2. “North American Declaration to Eliminate Asbestos-Related Disease” December 8, 2011 LINDA REINSTEIN Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) President/CEO and Co-Founder linda@adao.us
- 3. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen 107,000 workers die annually from asbestos-related disease There is no safe level of exposure
- 4. How small is asbestos? 2-3 rice grains 20,000 Asbestos Fibers Linda@adao.us 5-6 human hairs Linda@adao.us
- 6. Global Production (Metric Tons) Russia 1,000,000 China 350,000 Brazil 270,000 Kazakhstan 230,000 Canada 100,000 Other countries 20,000 United States 0 World total (rounded) 1,970,000 Linda@adao.us
- 7. Top Five Users (Metric Tons) China 613,760 India 426,363 Russia 263,037 Brazil 139,153 Indonesia 111,848
- 8. Domestic Production and Use THE UNITED STATES IS DEPENDENT ON IMPORTS TO MEET MANUFACTURING NEEDS. Asbestos consumption in the United States was estimated to be 820 tons, based on asbestos imports through July 2010. Roofing products were estimated to account for about 72% of U.S. consumption and other applications, 28%.
- 9. Exporting an Epidemic “A global network of lobby groups has spent nearly $100 million since the mid-1980s to preserve the market for asbestos, a carcinogen now banned or restricted in 52 countries. Scientists say asbestos may cause up to 10 million deaths by 2030, with a mounting toll in the developing world.”
- 10. Board of Directors Bernard Coulombe Clément Godbout, Chairman of the International Chrysotile Association Jean-Marc Leblond http://bit.ly/tHwA92
- 11. Deadly misinformation Continues “For safe and responsible use of chrysotile” November 24, 2011 Newsletter http://www.chrysotile.com/data/Bulletin_V10_No1-Ang-VF.pdf
- 12. Baljit Chadha Canadian Chrysotile Asbestos Exporter
- 13. Asbestos Lobbyists at the World Congress in Turkey Linda@adao.us
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