Justice Today for Better Health Tomorrow

Justice Today for Better Health Tomorrow

Contributor(s):
White Lung Association
The History of Medicine Division. Prints and Photographs Collection
Publication:
White Lung Association, [ca. 1987]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Asbestos
Public Health
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Posters
Slides (photographs)
Abstract:
This poster uses the images of a retired shipyard worker and a small child to illustrate the widespread effects of asbestos on health. Clutching young J. Alesandro Kendall in one arm and a hard hat bearing the union president's title and a sticker for "Solidarity Day" in the other, Paul Safchuck is identified as an asbestosis sufferer. The three generations in Alesandro's father's family were similarly exposed to toxic substances. The poster suggests only time will tell whether young Alesandro will develop asbestosis or asbestos-caused cancer. In the quote below the photo, Safchuck suggests that we can prevent future tragedies "by making the poisoners accountable for their crime through the courts." By proclaiming, "Justice today for better health tomorrow," the poster correlates the irresponsibility of the asbestos industry with the persistent threat to the health of future generations.. NOTE: Original slide of poster image is slightly blurry.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584655X40 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
VCBBCY
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584655X40
Archival Collection:
Visual Culture and Health Posters (Profiles in Science)