PressTV - Report: Asia facing epidemic of worker deaths

PressTV - Report: Asia facing epidemic of worker deaths: It is not known how many Asia workers are suffering from occupational diseases, but the report has warned of an epidemic in the region. The report, released by the Asia Monitor Resource Center, covered Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand, said industrial poisoning and unhealthy workplaces have created many invisible victims. In India alone, there are about 1,000 fatal accidents every year and work related health risks magnified due to an acute shortage of proper medical facilities, malnutrition and poor sanitation.