Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Being exposed to asbestos can affect the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma

Many people with malignant mesothelioma have worked or lived in places where they inhaled or swallowed asbestos. After being exposed to asbestos, it usually takes a long time for malignant mesothelioma to occur. Other risk factors for malignant mesothelioma include the following:
. Living with a person who works near asbestos.
. Being exposed to a certain virus.

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