Why a fourth wave of British asbestos deaths is imminent
Although in past years asbestos-related mesothelioma deaths have been associated with exposures among construction and related trades working on the fabric of buildings, emerging evidence suggests that future cases of mesothelioma will be dominated by those exposed as children and teachers in schools in recent years, today and in the future.
By Charles Pickles, Airtight on Asbestos on 02 September 2025