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According to the epidemiological studies, 80% Mesothelioma due to asbestos dust inhalation. Therefore, all U.S. citizens are weighed down with a professional history and mesothelioma are entitled to compensation in connection with occupational disease. In all other cases, if the patient himself was not ...
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Contact with asbestos is a major risk factor for mesothelioma. Asbestos is used in the manufacture of insulation and fire-resistant materials, tiles, brake pads, etc. After establishing the relationship of contact with asbestos and the development of mesothelioma use of the substance has been dramatically reduced.
The risk of mesothelioma development depends on the intensity and duration of exposure to asbestos. Long contact at a young age greatly increases the risk of mesothelioma. The period from the time of first contact with asbestos before the diagnosis of tumors is 20-50 years.
Smoking is not in itself affect the increase in the development of mesothelioma, but the combination of smoking and asbestos exposure significantly increases the risk of lung cancer. Do smokers people that come into contact with asbestos, the risk of developing lung cancer increased in the 50-90 times compared with the general population.
For prevention (prevent) the development of mesothelioma must avoid contact with asbestos at home and at work.