Australian Mesothelioma Registry (AMR)
Welcome to the AMR website.
The AMR is a stand alone database
that contains information about people with mesothelioma. We
monitor all new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed from 1st July
2010 in Australia. In addition, information about asbestos
exposure is collected from people with mesothelioma
through the Postal Questionnaire and telephone
interview.
Mesothelioma is a cancer of
the protective lining of the body cavities and internal
organs, such as the lungs, heart and bowel. Asbestos is the main
cause of mesothelioma.
In the past, Australia was one of
the biggest users of asbestos in the world and there is a
large amount of asbestos in Australian buildings and other
infrastructure. As a consequence, we have one of the world's
highest rates of mesothelioma and it is estimated that this is yet
to peak. More research is needed to better understand the
exact relationship between asbestos and mesothelioma.
Safe Work Australia, an
Australian Government agency, fully funds the AMR. The information
collected by the AMR will help the Australian Government develop
policies to best deal with the asbestos still present in
Australia's buildings and environment, with the aim of reducing mesothelioma in the
future.
If you are a mesothelioma patient
or a medical professional and are approached to participate in the
AMR, we encourage you to become involved. Your participation will
help towards preventing mesothelioma in the future.
