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Asbestos Lung Mesothelioma

Asbestos lung mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the mesothelial cells lining the lungs. This condition affects an individual who has been exposed to asbestos while working around asbestos for a lengthy period of time. Asbestos is a substance made from naturally-occurring minerals that is toxic to human. Before the carcinogenic aspect of read more »

Mesothelioma Death Rate

Between 1999 and 2005 the mesothelioma death rate in the United States, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), was almost 18100 individuals. In 1999, there were 2,482 deaths from malignant mesothelioma. However, in 2005, 2,704 people died from this disease, an indication that people who had once been repeatedly exposed to asbestos 20, read more »