| 1. What is mesothelioma? |
A cancer of the mesothelium lining of the internal organs (e.g. lungs) |
| 2. What industry profits most from it? |
Construction and Home Remodeling Industry |
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| 3. What industry advertises about it most? |
None |
| 4. What causes mesothelioma? |
Exposure to asbestos |
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| 5. What are some signs of mesothelioma? |
chest pain, shortness of breath |
| 6. Do you know anyone with it? |
No |
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| 7. Where does mesothelioma occur? |
In the bodies of people all over the world |
| 8. Who is most at risk? |
Individuals who work at jobs that expose them to asbestos or asbestos dust |
| 9. Is there any link to smoking? |
Tobacco use |
| 10. One famous person with mesothelioma: |
DOn't know |
| 11. Who brought the first lawsuit against manufacturers relating to mesothelioma? |
Don't know. |