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  • Occupational Cancer/ Zero Cancer

    A coalition of 11 global unions together representing over 300 million members in more than 150 countries have launched a global "zero cancer" campaign aimed at tackling the number one workplace killer.

    Over 600,000 deaths a year - one death every 52 seconds -are caused by occupational cancer, making up almost one-third of all work-related deaths.

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    Global unions call for “zero cancer” in the workplace

    A global “zero cancer” campaign aimed at tackling the number one workplace killer was launched today, one day prior to April 28 Workers’ International Memorial Day.Apr 27, 2007

    Preventing occupational cancer

    A new cancer prevention guide, reveals that over 600,000 deaths a year – one death every 52 seconds – are caused by occupational cancer, making up almost one-third of all work-related deaths.Mar 23, 2007

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