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"The pattern for Dr Clements' epidemiological model suggests the peak could happen as late as 2017 and see 6430 cases of the deadly disease in NSW men.

“There is reasonable evidence that the peak of "This has far reaching consequences for actuarial predictions, where the number of cases out to 2060 may be in excess of 35 per cent higher than the number predicted by KPMG’s model." “It is unclear why the two models give different results.

The KPMG modeling may have been influenced by a common belief that peak incidence would be in 2010; in contrast, our epidemiological model is able to predict the peak for incidence." “Although these results have implications for liability, there are several steps between predicting Dr Clements said he could not speculate as to the revised level of liability.

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Arthur L.

Frank, Chairman of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Drexel University and Co-chairman of the ADAO Science Advisory Board.

"The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization commends the U.S.

Senate and the bi-partisan cosponsors of this important resolution for their continued leadership in addressing this preventable public health crisis," said Linda Reinstein, Executive Director of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.

"In particular, ADAO commends the Senate for including an amendment that urges the U.S.

Surgeon General to warn and educate people that asbestos exposure may be hazardous to their health." To recognize National Asbestos Awareness Week, ADAO will hold its third annual conference and Remembrance Service at Drexel University School of Public Heath on March 31st and April 1st respectively in Philadelphia.

About Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims and their families in 2004.

ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims a united voice to help ensure that their rights are fairly represented and protected, and raise public awareness abou...