The Female face of Britain’s Asbestos Catastrophe by Laurie Kazan-Allen
This article by Laurie Kazan-Allen from the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (http://ibasecretariat.org/index.htm) highlights the role of women in Britain’s asbestos history. Considering the colossal levels of asbestos exposure experienced by British workers, consumers, bystanders and community members during the 20th century, there can be no doubt that the death toll from asbestos-related diseases has been…