Mesothelioma taking heavy toll in Gujarat, India

"The International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS) recently published a report entitled India’s Asbestos Time Bomb that calls Gujarat, India the “Asbestos Hot Spot.” Gujarat’s “Golden Corridor” is filled with more than 31,000 factories involved in power production, ship-breaking, cement manufacturing, chemical and pharmaceutical production and manufacturing of insulation, friction products and safety equipment. " (2008-11-28)
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