National Asbestos Awareness Week

Official: A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

IntroducedMarch 26, 2025

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Why This Matters

This resolution designates the first week of April 2025 as 'National Asbestos Awareness Week' to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and related health issues. It encourages the Surgeon General to educate the public on this health risk.

If you or someone you know may be exposed to asbestos, this awareness week aims to provide important health information and resources.

Affects: Individuals at risk of asbestos exposure, including workers and residents in affected areas, as well as the general public.

Summary

This resolution designates the first week of April 2025 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution marks the 20th year of recognizing National Asbestos Awareness Week. 2. It highlights that asbestos exposure can lead to serious diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis, which can take decades to show symptoms. 3. Thousands of people in the U.S. die each year from asbestos-related diseases, despite reduced asbestos consumption. 4. The resolution specifically calls attention to the high rates of asbestos-related diseases in Libby, Montana.

Who is affected?

Individuals at risk of asbestos exposure, including workers and residents in affected areas, as well as the general public.

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