Asbestos fibers were commonly used in construction before 1975. Asbestos exposure occurs from asbestos mining and milling industries, construction, fireproofing, and other industries. In families of asbestos workers, exposure can also occur from particles brought home in the worker's clothing. Mesotheliomas may develop 20 to 40 years after exposure. More than 9 million workers are at risk of developing this disease.
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of developing the disease.
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