Who gets mesothelioma and why?
The primary known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Throughout the 20th century, especially prior to the mid-1970s, asbestos was found in thousands of products, especially insulation and construction materials. Here is a list of some products that at one time contained asbestos: Pipe Covering/Pipe Insulation Insulating cement Insulating block Refractory cement Floor and ceiling tile Fireproofing Insulation Firebrick Gaskets Joint compounds Brake pads and linings Clutches Electraical wires Boilers Furnaces Turbines Wallboard/Millboard Asbestos cloth, blankets, felt or paper Asbestos packing Asbestos rope Shingles Roofing materials Plastic cement Drilling additivesHere is a list of some trades that at one time were commonly exposed to asbestos on the job: Insulators Pipfitters Plumbers Boiler room tenders Boilermakers Steel workers Shipyard workers Electricians Carpenters Drywall finishers Painters Plasterers Iron workers Crane operators Floor coverers Masons Brickmasons and bl
