Mesothelioma Fact

- Mesothelioma Fact ,
Mesothelioma is a rare form of
cancer that occurs in the thin tissue
that lines most of the internal
organs. Asbestos is the cause of
about 90 percent of all
mesothelioma cases. Asbestos is a
mineral found in the neighborhood.
Asbestos fibers are strong and
resistant to heat makes it very useful
to be applied to a variety of needs.
People who work in environments
polluted many asbestos fibers have
a greater risk of exposure
mesothelioma.
When asbestos split, asbestos
dust is formed. If dust is inhaled or
swallowed asbestos fibers will then
settle in the lungs or in the stomach
and can cause irritation that causes
mesothelioma.
Some people who over many years
exposed to asbestos pollution can
not have mesothelioma, while
others the opposite. This indicates
that other factors may be related,
namely the hereditary factors do
you have a family history of cancer
in some people is a condition that
increases the risk.
Risk factors that may increase
the risk of mesothelioma such
as:
• Exposure to asbestos fiber dust
pollution
• Living with someone who works
in an environment with asbestos
(the asbestos fibers are attached to
their clothing or skin)
• Smoking
• SV40 virus is found in many
primates
• X-ray radiation
• Family history with mesothelioma
Many people who experienced
mesothelioma exposed to
asbestos fibers while working
at places such as:
• Mine
• Factory worker
• Manufacturing of electronic
components
• Construction of rail
• Shipbuilding
• Construction workers
• Mechanics
Prevention :
• Beware if you work in an
environment with asbestos
• Follow standard safety regulations
• Do not use objects that contain
asbestos in your neighborhood