Uncovering the Hidden Risks: Work-Related Cancers in Northern Africa
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Uncovering the Hidden Risks: Work-Related Cancers in Northern Africa

ByHolly Zink

Cancer is a major global health concern, with exposure at work being a significant cause. A new study by the Tunisian Institute of Occupational Health and Safety looks at work-related cancer cases from 2015 to 2020. Understanding the impact Certain jobs expose people to cancer risks, like mesothelioma, lung, and breast cancer. Mesothelioma is one of the world’s deadliest cancers. It is caused by breathing in or swallowing asbestos dust. This usually happens at work. The dust may look harmless enough. But microscopic asbestos fibers are like shards of cancer-causing glass. They become embedded in the tissue and wreak havoc over time. It can take decades for mesothelioma to develop after occupational asbestos exposure. But once it does, patients usually…

Covering Mesothelioma Changes in Western Australia: Understanding Asbestos Connections

Covering Mesothelioma Changes in Western Australia: Understanding Asbestos Connections

ByHolly Zink

Back in 1984, Australia took a big step by partly banning asbestos. But worries remained about people being around asbestos in the environment and outside of work. A new study looked at mesothelioma changes in Western Australia over 60 years since they started keeping track. Mesothelioma Over 60 Years Experts checked every case of mesothelioma reported to the Western Australia Cancer Registry. They looked at who got it, how they were exposed to asbestos, and how long it took for the cancer to show up after being around asbestos. They found over 2,700 mesothelioma cases, mostly in men (84.7%). People usually get diagnosed around 70 years old. And it took about 47 years from being near asbestos to get diagnosed….