Mesothelioma: A Full Spectrum Examination
Receiving much press in recent years ~ both because of the number of
people affected, as well as the sometimes sensational, multi-million-
dollar lawsuits that have been filed, fought, won & lost ~ is a
rare form of cancer known as malignant mesothelioma, whose principle
cause is exposure to aspestos fibers.
Asbestos, a known toxin since the 1930's, is an inexpensive fibrous
material that is extremely durable and heat resistant. Because of
these properties it was, for many years, heavily used in industry
throughout the United States. Even after its carcinogenic (cancer-
causing) properties were discovered, many industries continued to use
asbestos, putting at risk those who were exposed to it. Asbestos-
containing products remain, to this day, in buildings, ships,
industrial facilities and other environments. The EPA has stated that
asbestos "presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health."
Even low levels of asbestos exposure can trigger not only
mesothelioma, but also asbestosis, pleural disease and lung cancer:
diseases that are caused almost exclusively by asbestos. The
statistics for recent years show an average of 3000 people per year
dying of aspestos-related causes....

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