Risk of cancer associated with residential exposure to asbestos insulation: updated evidence

Hsei Di Law; Mark Clements; Nina Lazarevic; Kayla Smurthwaite; Susan Trevenar; Leah Newman; Elizabeth Chalker; Martyn D. Kirk; Rosemary J. Korda

doi:10.1016/j.lanwpc.2025.101699

Risk of cancer associated with residential exposure to asbestos insulation: updated evidence

Hsei Di Law^*, Mark Clements, Nina Lazarevic, Kayla Smurthwaite, Susan Trevenar, Leah Newman, Elizabeth Chalker, Martyn D. Kirk, Rosemary J. Korda

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National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health

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All forms of asbestos are classed as known human carcinogens.1 More than 80% of pleural mesothelioma cases in men are due to asbestos exposure.2 Although the threat of asbestos is well-established in occupational settings, less is known about the risk to residents of homes fitted with asbestos insulation, in particular of the loose fill variety.

Original language	English
Article number	101699
Pages (from-to)	1-4
Number of pages	4
Journal	The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
Volume	63
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2025.101699
Publication status	Published - Oct 2025

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Risk of cancer associated with residential exposure to asbestos insulation: updated evidence

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