Mesothelioma causes

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]

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  • Long-term exposure to asbestos (fire-resistant material), is the biggest risk factor.
  • Asbestos was once commonly found in insulation, ceiling and roofing vinyls, cement, and automotive brake materials.
  • Although many asbestos workers smoked, experts do not believe smoking itself is a cause of this condition.

Malignant mesothelioma affects men more often than women. The average age at diagnosis is 60.

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