Changing risk groups for malignant mesothelioma.
Although malignant mesothelioma is a relatively rare tumor, its incidence is rising. Much of the increase is attributable to widespread exposure to asbestos in past decades in asbestos-related industries. In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that mesothelioma risk is no longer confined to workers in the asbestos industry. This article reports a variety of recently identified "risk groups" and highlights the need for increased surveillance of these groups to document the occurrence of asbestos-related malignancy and the institution of measures for disease prevention.
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Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D009790:Occupations
D001194:Asbestos