What Causes Mesothelioma?
An overwhelming body of scientific and medical evidence points to the fact that malignant mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Currently, there is no other known cause for the disease.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous substance that was very widely used in the construction and shipbuilding industries during the first three-quarters of the 20th century. Asbestos was touted for its durability, fire resistance, and excellent insulating properties, and was used in several thousand different manufactured products, including construction materials, household appliances, and brake linings.
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