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“As we pay tribute to former workers on this day of remembrance, we need to take action to protect current workers who are still being abused.” “Asbestos has touched the lives of millions of people, each with names and families, like Nellie Kershaw, the 33 year old factory worker, who was the first case of asbestosis published in medical literature in 1927,” said Dr.

Richard A.

Lemen, Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS (ret.), and Co-Scientific Director of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.

“Today we think of the thousands of people, like Nellie Kershaw, who have lost their lives to the highly preventable diseases caused by asbestos.” “Somberly, we honor and remember victims who have died from asbestos exposure,” said Linda Reinstein, Executive Director, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.

“Americans and businesses can’t afford to wait any longer for legislation that focuses on education, research and a ban on asbestos.

Tragically, many victims’ symptoms go unrecognized for years before being diagnosed with an incurable respiratory disease or cancer.

Prevention is the only cure for asbestos diseases.” About Asbestos Diseas...

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