Liberation of asbestos or asbestos in Brazil concerns medical entities

The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) signed a note from the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB), along with more than 60 medical entities, reinforcing the concern about a possible release of asbestos or asbestos in Brazil. The action was a response to the movement in the Federal Senate that calls for the release of asbestos production in Brazil, with a Temporary External Commission on the subject, requested by Senator Vanderlan Cardoso (PP-GO), which was approved in plenary. Asbestos or asbestos is a mineral fiber strongly associated with the development of numerous serious diseases, which is why its use was banned in 2017, by decision of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), being a worldwide movement since 2005. can cause to health Mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the pleura, and lung cancer stand out. In general, workers who have contact with the substance, aspirating through the airways, are the most prone. Check out the AMB note in full and the list of companies in support: ASBESTOS IS HARMFUL TO HEALTH, YES! The Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB) sees with extreme concern the movement in the Federal Senate that calls for the release of asbestos production in Brazil. A Temporary External Commission on the subject, requested by Senator Vanderlan Cardoso (PP-GO), was approved in plenary. Asbestos or asbestos is a mineral fiber strongly associated with the development of numerous serious diseases, such as asbestosis, cancer of the pleura and peritoneum (mesothelioma), lung and larynx cancer. Exposure to asbestos occurs through inhalation, both in the work environment and in contact with contaminated material or environments. In Brazil, the substance was banned in 2017, by decision of the Federal Supreme Court (STF). This is a worldwide movement: since 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an urgent ban on asbestos and 55 countries have already complied with the guidance. Studies prove that there is no exposure without risks. In Brazil, between 2000 and 2010, 2,400 deaths due to asbestos-related health problems were recorded in the Mortality Information System (SIM). It's a step backwards to discuss the release of asbestos. No action in the name of generating jobs and wealth is worth more than people's health and lives. Sao Paulo, May 3, 2019.

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