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Causes of malignant mesothelioma

Asbestos The adverse effects of asbestos were first observed in the early 1900s and the relationship to mesothelioma was suggested in the 1940s. One of the earliest reports linking mesothelioma to occupational asbestos exposure came out of the medical clinic … Continue reading →

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Other possible causes

Although it is clear that asbestos causes mesothelioma, other factors also play a role.It is not clear why only a relatively small proportion of people exposed to asbestosdevelop mesothelioma, or why anywhere from 20 to 60 per cent of people … Continue reading →

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