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26 December 2019

Silicosis cases in Australia rising, with thousands exposed to unsafe quantities of silica in past decade

Teola
26 December 2019
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The number of known silicosis cases in Australia is rapidly climbing.

The latest estimate puts the number of cases at 350 nationwide — about 100 more than in September.

The spike in the sometimes fatal disease is being driven by a trend towards engineered stone kitchen benchtops. Read more: abc.net.au

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