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What causes mesothelioma?
In all cases that involve mesothelioma, 9 out of 10 cases can be attributed to asbestos. By breathing in fibers of asbestos, you are increasing the risk of getting the cancerous disease.
At first, the link between asbestos and mesothelioma could not be made because of the long period of time that goes by from being exposed to asbestos to diagnosis of mesothelioma. But a study in South Africa during 1960 made the link between the two.
Many people come into contact with asbestos fiber through either their occupation and or living in at-risk areas. Examples of at-risk occupations and living areas are as following:
• Asbestos product manufacturing (insulation, roofing, building, materials)
• Automotive repair (brakes & clutches)
• Construction/contractors
• Maritime
• Miners
• Offshore rust removals
• Oil refineries
• Power plants
• Auto Mechanics
• Boiler makers
• Bricklayers
• Building Inspectors
• Carpenters
• Drywallers
• Electricians
• Floor Coverings
• Furnace Workers
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