Today mesothelioma has attracted most of the researcher and people because of its rapidly increasing numbers. Mesothelioma can occur in different parts of tHe body but most commonly in lungs which is called Pleural mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure is the main reason of this disease. Although smoking doesn’t cause mesothelioma but when it is inhaled in combination of asbestos then it is hazardous. Although many countries have understood the risk of asbestos and have been banned the production of asbestos but many developing countries where this disease is not vital are still going on with the production. US and Europe are heavily affected by this disease. Now US is on lessening while Europe is on a constant edge while Asia is on hype. Mesothelioma symptoms are also get appeared after a long time so proper treatment time left is very low for the person.

So who are at the risk of Mesothelioma

Asbestos exposure : People who comes directly in contact with asbestos are at the high risk. Asbestos is a fiber material which is strong and heat resistant. In mining of the asbestos or in manufacturing process asbestos dust is created. These asbestos particle are settled on the lungs or abdomen and makes difficulty in movement of the. This cause Mesothelioma. Although some people working with ages with asbestos never get Mesothelioma while some a little contact get caught. For this research is going on. The symptoms of Mesothelioma are seen after 20-30 years.

Living with asbestos worker : It is well understood. The asbestos worker will somehow take the asbestos dust with him, it may be on his cloths, or body or any thing, and the other people when come in contact with that person gets affected by it.

Smoking : Although if only smoking is done then there is no risk of Mesothelioma but for asbestos exposed people it is more dangerous.

Family History : If someone in the family is or was affected by Mesothelioma then its risk of happening increases.

Thorium dioxide : ThO2 is Thorium dioxide which is a radioactive substance is also considered as the cause of Mesothelioma.

Simian Virus : Simian Virus 40 or Simian Vacuolating Virus 40 is mostly found in monkeys and humans. It is a polyomavirus which have the ability to make tumors. In the research it has been found that 60% Mesothelioma tumors contains simian virus 40.