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: This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use. 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)