What are the causes of mesothelioma?
A. There is only one known cause of malignant mesothelioma; asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral group that is carcinogenic when inhaled. Asbestos was commonly used throughout the twentieth century because of its industrial applications, causing two generations of blue-collared workers to face hazardous exposure that could potentially lead to the development of mesothelioma asbestos.