Workers at risk of asbestos-related diseases in Laos factories


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VIENTIANE, Feb 20 (Vientiane Times/ANN): Over 500 workers and people living near factories in nine provinces are at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases in the next 10 years if factories continue using asbestos in the production process.

These diseases include asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Asbestos is often used in the production of construction materials such as roof tiles, wall sheeting, in mining, construction, and steel plants.

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