Significant risk of developing asbestos-related diseases in Japan's industries: An analysis of workers' compensation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asbestos has been used in various industries, and prolonged exposure can increase the risk of asbestos-related disease (ARD). Although the use of asbestos has been prohibited in Japan since 2012, it was imported well into the 2000s. This study aimed to identify industries in Japan whose workers are at heightened risk of developing ARD.

Methods

This study was based on a comprehensive analysis of fiscal year data from the Survey of Claims and Decisions on Benefits for Asbestos-Related Health Damage and calendar year data from the Status of Pneumoconiosis Health Management Implementation in Japan. Occupations associated with asbestos exposure risk were identified using the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev. 14, 2023). The incidence rate ratio (IRR) was es

SUBMITTER: Indriyati LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12795769 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature