A woman whose father died of mesothelioma in 2008 following workplace exposure in the Sarnia area welcomes a Health Canada decision to revise its position on the health risks of asbestos. The government website no longer says one form of asbestos used is less dangerous than others, and now clearly states breathing in asbestos fibres can cause cancer and other diseases. Stacy Cattran says even so, people are still being exposed to the carcinogen in pipes, drywall and toys. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/asbestos.mp3"][/audio] Even though dozens of other countries have banned asbestos use, Canada continues to allow imports of asbestos-containing products. Health experts including the World Health Organization have long criticized Health Canada for playing down the risks of asbestos exposure.
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