Spain urged to fast-track status and care of ARDs
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Leading Spanish trade union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) is calling for asbestosis to be officially classified as an industrial disease. This would help to better recognise and address the healthcare demand posed by asbestos-related diseases (ARDs). Affected workers currently have to go through the courts for their condition to be recognised, claims the union.