Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma and Occupational Exposure to Asbestos

A strong relationship has been reported between industrial uses of all forms of asbestos is generating an increase in mesothelioma-related diseases and deaths among Mexican workers.

"Environmental and occupational exposure to asbestos in Mexico in the past has been a cause of deaths and health damages. Its magnitude is unknown to date. Our objective was to identify the proportion of cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) that can be attributed to and occupational exposure to asbestos."

"As a public health policy, Mexico should the use of asbestos in all production processes with the aim of controlling the epidemic and preventing the occurrence of new cases of MPM."

"Case-control study of pleural mesothelioma in workers with social security in Mexico", Am. J. Ind. Med. , Jan. 28,2010.

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