Recently, I read an article about a woman who had cancer, questioning the rationale behind Trump's proposal for budget slashing and controversial health and climate decisions in light of the increase in number of diseases and effects of climate change around the world.
This drew my attention to the case of asbestos and its silent killing nature. While it has been banned in developed countries several years ago, I noticed that we continue to import and use this materials for ceilings in our homes - especially in the rural areas.
I am quite disturbed by the constant rise in number of deaths by cancer recorded in Nigeria. Unlike never before, this terminal disease is becoming a common cause of death.
Knowing that the effects of asbestos are not immediate, it seems lung cancer patients in Nigeria have inhaled the toxic substance over 20 years ago and are now dying of its effects.
Which is why I'm wondering why the government has done little to address the situation, ban the substance, and encourage and educate the public on using safer ceiling materials such as POP, PVC or wood.
While we spend so much money on treating health cases, it's better we become proactive in tackling the possible causes.

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