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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
What is the government doing about mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a major cause of death in the United Kingdom, and the statistics are set to peak in the next 10 to 15 years as the disease has a long incubation period. Sweeping under the carpet years, the problem of the "Silent Killer" (as the disease is known) has received much greater public exposure to the successful conclusion of a trial focused on the providers of the insurance policies were required to pay in the case of a victim of the disease – the insurance company covering at the time of exposure or the insurers participating in the time of diagnosis. The "trigger event" lasted nine weeks in 2008 and was considered by attorneys (lawyers), which represents families of victims of mesothelioma as a landmark in how courts over claims against former employers for injuries or illnesses as a direct result of exposure to asbestos.
The profile of this preventable disease has risen even industrial more by the decision of February 2008 27 as the Day of Action mesothelioma. The day was marked by events throughout the UK with the aim of creating awareness in the media and the public of the disease. An international conference reviewed progress in the treatment of mesothelioma. John Edwards, consultant thoracic surgeon and chairman of the British Mesothelioma Interest Group, who addressed the conference, said: "Investigators are desperate for funds to develop treatments for lifesaving. Mesothelioma is by far the least researched of the twenty major cancers in the United Kingdom. The financing of a UK National Center for Disease linked to asbestos is a priority. This virtual institution encourage collaboration and stimulate future research to develop treatments to prolong and save lives. "
The Government has acknowledged that the current problem is that mesothelioma has not diminished with time. Although asbestos use as construction material has been suspended for more than 20 years, there are still thousands of public buildings – including schools – that still have asbestos as part of its major structures. Although asbestos has been coated with a protective layer of silicone to prevent dust from escaping into the atmosphere, damage to this layer could lead to the deadly dust be released. Those who participate in the ongoing battle against the disease also fear that plumbers, electricians and maintenance workers who are at risk of exposure as they work on older properties still contain asbestos.
Unite and other unions, health professionals, patient groups with asbestos and mesothelioma support Michael Clapham MP, chair all asbestos Party sub committee are leading the proposal to the National Center Related Diseases with asbestos. The development group has wide support and has met the Prime Minister's special adviser on health in Downing Street, the national director for cancer and the minister health with responsibility for cancer. The meeting was seen as a step forward by all parties stating that the government takes the problem seriously mesothelioma. The campaign is a call for government to provide funds for the National Center for asbestos-related diseases to keep the UK in line with other Western countries. The government Australia has already provided $ 6.2 million to fund a National Center for Asbestos Related Diseases. British victims and support groups are calling on the government to match this funding, around 5 pounds to 10 million, to provide a similar center in the UK.
As the profile of industrial disease rises, the hope among the lawyers representing families of victims of mesothelioma is that the long battle for compensation faced by many families will become easier, ensuring that victims receive the compensation they deserve.
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