Mesothelioma or asbestos or shipbuilding
Mesothelioma mostly occurs among the workers who work in asbestos and shipbuilding industry
Mesothelioma is the term used to describe cancer of the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers many of the body’s organs. Mesothelioma can be found in the sac lining the chest (pleura), the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), or the lining around the heart (pericardium). Mesothelioma is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. These fibers irritate the mesothelial cells that form the mesothelium.
Prevalence of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma cases in the U.S. have increased over the past 20 years, with approximately 2,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Mesothelioma occurs mostly in male adults who have worked closely with asbestos.
History of Mesothelioma
The first cases of mesothelioma were discovered in the “Asbestos Hills” in South Africa.
Although occurrence of mesothelioma in the U.S. is low, there has still been a threefold increase in mesothelioma cases due to exposure to asbestos in asbestos product plants and shipbuilding facilities.
Types of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma can be classified more specifically based on where the cancerous tissue is found.
# Pleural Mesothelioma affects of the lining of the lungs. It is the most common type of mesothelioma.
# Peritoneal Mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdominal cavity
# Pericardial Mesothelioma affects the heart and tissue surrounding the heart
We’ll talk about them the sign and symptoms later
It’s a book about asbestos and shipbuilding industry.
It said that it might cause mesothelioma
