In the world, one of the highest rates of Mesothelioma can be found in Australia. Over the years, there has been a high rate of asbestos used in mining in Australia. In Australia, about 600 cases of Mesothelioma are diagnosed every year. In the short term, the high number of Mesothelioma cases is not going to decline. Since the production of asbestos began in 1880’s, it’s being extensively mined in the Western region of Australia.

It is also said that amongst the three homes that were built in Australia during 1840 – 1987, one of it contains asbestos to some extent. And nearly all the public buildings like schools and hospitals contain some form of asbestos. During a survey, it was found that nearly 3,500 products were readily available in Australia, which contained asbestos. Even though the production as well as use of asbestos has been ceased to a larger extent, you can still find it in the following-

• Parts of Motor vehicle such as gaskets and brake linings

• Building materials like asbestos cement paints as well as fibro (sheeting)

• Electrical products such as air conditioners and hair dryers

• Several textiles like felts According to a research, by 2020, there will be diagnosed 13,000 cases of people suffering from Mesothelioma. Also, the number for asbestos related lung cancer will reach 40,000. The total number will reach up to 53,000, by the next 20 years.

Mesothelioma is being researched on very extensively in its most active country Australia. It is also said that, medical research will be successful in offering some hopes for the people suffering from this incurable disease. Nationwide research programs are being conducted on a wider extent. Some of the researchers from Australia have even developed a screening procedure that would help people to detect Mesothelioma at an early stage. Several organizations of Australia are offering information as well as supporting the Mesothelioma victims and their families. They also help in the other asbestos related diseases.