Mesothelioma Causes and Prevention

Mesothelioma cancer is a rapidly increasing threat to the people which
has already killed thousands of Americans, and it continues to be
diagnosed at an alarming rate. One of the main reason for this rapid
increase is because of the lack of awareness among people about this
peculiar disease.

People often ask how to prevent mesothelioma. Although most Americans
are not yet aware of the threat of mesothelioma and other
asbestos-caused diseases, the family members and friends of
mesothelioma victims are acutely concerned about how to prevent
mesothelioma from striking others. This is one of the major reason for
me to write this article.

Origin of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is closely related to the term Asbestos, a mineral used
in many products that we encounter on a daily basis which is the main
cause for this type of cancer. In the late 1970s and 1980s, the use of
asbestos was cut back extensively by government regulation. But we
must accept the truth that we all use Asbestos on day to day basis in
our life. Places like School, Work places and in public building.

Asbestos At Work

If you have (or your loved one has) a job working with asbestos, it's
a good idea to either look for other work or try to ensure that all
possible asbestos-related safety precautions are being followed. Some
of the jobs that present the highest risk of mesothelioma cancer are:
Asbestos manufacturing and removal, also known as asbestos abatement
Insulation manufacturing, installation, and removal
Factory workers
Miners
Construction workers
Railroad workers
Ship building and shipyard workers
Gas mask manufacturers
Automotive repair (brakes and clutches may contain asbestos)

Asbestos At Home

It's possible to safely remove asbestos from your home by yourself,
older homes may well contain materials with asbestos if you suspect
that there is asbestos in your home. Be sure to check the sample of
the building material tested in a laboratory. Look in a phone
directory under "asbestos removal" for a place to start. The best bet
may be to hire a certified asbestos abatement/removal contractor.

Asbestos In Public Buildings

Some theaters, schools, libraries, office buildings and other public
buildings that were constructed before the 1980s have asbestos
components. Asbestos that is in place and not disturbed is not thought
to present a risk of mesothelioma cancer, but if you suspect that any
of a building's components (such as ceiling tiles or plumbing
insulation) are becoming friable and dangerous, bring it to the
attention of city authorities. Many municipalities have already begun
campaigns to rid their aging schools of asbestos.