Risk factors

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Working with asbestos is the major risk factor for mesothelioma. A history of asbestos exposure exists in almost all cases. Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation.

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