Mesothelioma (Asbestos Cancer Due Fiber)

Schoolash - Facts mesothelioma, 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 cases of mesothelioma. Asbestos is a mineral that is found in the environment. The asbestos fibers strong and resistant to heat makes it very useful to be applied to a variety of needs. People who work in polluted environments many asbestos fibers have a greater risk of mesothelioma exposure.


When the split asbestos, asbestos dust is formed. If the dust is inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers will then settle in the lungs or in the stomach and can cause irritation which causes mesothelioma.

Some people who for years exposed to asbestos pollution can not have mesothelioma, while others instead. This suggests that other factors may be relevant, that 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 (asbestos fibers attach to clothing or skin them)
• Smoking
• SV40 virus is found in many primates
• X-ray radiation
• A family history of mesothelioma

Many people who have mesothelioma exposed to asbestos fibers while working in places such as:
• Mine
• Factory worker
• Manufacturing of electronic components
• Construction of rail
• Boats
• Construction workers
• Mechanics

prevention:
• Be careful if you work in an environment with asbestos
• Follow the safety standard regulations
• Do not use objects that contain asbestos in your neighborhood