31 deaths tied to Hyogo asbestos plant
OSAKA (Kyodo) Thirty-one people who lived near a now-defunct asbestos plant in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, operated by major machinery maker Kubota Corp. died of mesothelioma, a type of cancer that has been linked to the substance, it was learned Sunday.
July 13, 2005- Study claims NOA link to mesothelioma
Researchers at the University of California at Davis say a new study supports a link between exposure to naturally occurring asbestos and an increased risk of developing a rare form of cancer affecting the lining of the lung.
Asbestos-linked deaths raise fears over Japanese lawsuits
Japanese companies could face a rising tide of asbestos-related lawsuits after a government report found asbestos-linked diseases had led to the deaths of at least 374 people in Japan.
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_ Selected editorial excerpts from the Japanese press:
Study suggests rare cancer is linked to asbestos in soil
It's long been known that certain kinds of workers, from plumbers to shipyard laborers, are exposed to potentially deadly asbestos at a higher rate than the general public. But a recent study has found that where you live increases your risk as well.
Naturally Occurring Asbestos Linked To Lung Cancer
Everyday exposure to naturally occurring asbestos increases the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma, according to a study by UC Davis researchers. The study - the largest to examine the question - will be published this fall in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
31 residents near Kubota factory died of asbestos-linked disease
_ At least 31 people who resided near an asbestos-linked factory run by machinery maker Kubota Corp. have died of a disease related to the mineral, sources close to the matter said Sunday.
Kit developed aimed at early detection asbestos-linked cancer
_ Researchers at Juntendo University and a medical laboratory in Gunma Prefecture have jointly developed a blood-testing kit that may help detect mesothelioma, a cancer believed to be caused by inhaling asbestos, the researchers said Friday.
Japan: 374 Workers Die in Asbestos Handling
TOKYO (AP) - More than 370 factory workers died and nearly 90 others were sickened after handling asbestos over a decades-long period, Japan's trade ministry announced Friday in a national survey following reports about health problems linked to the carcinogenic material.A total of 374 people died of mesothelioma — a cancer of the lining of the chest cavity, lungs or stomach — or pneumoconiosis,
Asbestos threat hits Sacramento suburb
EL DORADO HILLS - A huge cloud of construction dust blowing across the field where his son played Little League signaled to Lance McMahan it was time to get out of this fast-growing suburb above Sacramento.
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