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A Widow’s Intimate Story About Asbestos Awareness and Loss
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Written By: Lorraine Kember,
Last modified: October 16, 2020
I lost my husband, Brian, to mesothelioma in 2001. The disease stemmed from his exposure to asbestos when he was a child.
His parents didn’t know about the dangers of asbestos because reports of its toxicity often were kept from the public.
But that’s not the case anymore.
Asbestos Awareness Week kicks off today and runs through April 7. The health hazards of asbestos are well known now. While the mineral is banned in many countries, it is still used in others. The risk of exposure has diminished, but it hasn’t vanished.
Brian’s exposure, diagnosis and death from mesothelioma are the reasons why there should be more awareness about asbestos and its hazards.
