First, let’s be clear about what mesothelioma is before identifying which geographic locations are most likely to be affected by this debilitating, dangerous, and life-threatening condition. This disease (a cancer that affects areas lining the lungs and abdomen) is almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. Other conditions that can be caused by asbestos exposure include scarring of the lungs (asbestosis), lung cancer, and general malaise.
Areas Of The United States Recording The Highest Rates Of Cases
Below, we address the environmental issues that are leading factors of asbestos exposure that results in higher rates of this disease and asbestosis. Of course, that is a direct determinant to where there are the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases. Continue reading ‘Incidence Rate of Mesothelioma Based on Geographic Location’ »