What are our aims?
The AMR collects information about cases of mesothelioma to:
- Better understand the relationship between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.
- Better understand the nature and levels of asbestos exposure that can result in mesothelioma.
- Identify the circumstances under which groups of individuals are exposed to potentially dangerous levels of asbestos and to facilitate prevention.
- Assist the development of policies to best deal with the asbestos still present in our environment.
- Provide information to assist researchers in undertaking investigations with the aim of preventing mesothelioma in the future.
- Identify other exposures that may be associated with mesothelioma.
- Monitor and report on longitudinal or geographic trends.
- Inform the development of community education and awareness strategies.
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