Mesothelioma and asbestos case (cowan-berry.technetbloggers.de) Exposure
Malignant mesothelioma can affect the linings of internal organs. The most significant risk factor is asbestos exposure.
asbestos law is a heat and fire-resistant mineral fiber used in many occupations until it was banned in the 1970s. Construction workers, miners shipyard workers, factory employees and veterans are at the greatest risk of being exposed.
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, grows in the protective linings that protect different organs of the body called the mesothelium. Most commonly, malignant mesothelioma develops in the lung (pleura) and abdomen. It can also be found in the lining of the heart (peri...
Mesothelioma and asbestos case (cowan-berry.technetbloggers.de) Exposure
Malignant mesothelioma can affect the linings of internal organs. The most significant risk factor is asbestos exposure.
asbestos law is a heat and fire-resistant mineral fiber used in many occupations until it was banned in the 1970s. Construction workers, miners shipyard workers, factory employees and veterans are at the greatest risk of being exposed.
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, grows in the protective linings that protect different organs of the body called the mesothelium. Most commonly, malignant mesothelioma develops in the lung (pleura) and abdomen. It can also be found in the lining of the heart (pericardium) or in the testes. A total of 3,000 people in United States are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. The only known cause of this rare cancer is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous, brittle material that was once a popular choice in American industries because it was affordable and fire-proof.
