Toxicant and Disease Database
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Mesothelioma
Causes Grouped by strength of evidence
Strong Evidence | Good Evidence | Limited Evidence |
Notes
+ - Group 1 human carcinogen. Latency can be 30-50 years after asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma rates due to asbestos are expected to peak 2010-2030.