Modern Solutions for Mesothelioma – an Issue Report
Modern solutions for Mesothelioma – An Issue report
Problem: Rising number in Mesothelioma cases
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the Mesothelium. It occurs when the person has been exposed to materials containing asbestos; the asbestos fibres then enter your body when you breathe in, and because they are sharp so they damage tissues inside the body. It only affects the lining in the first stages of the cancer; however the cancer can spread to other parts of the body, eventually killing the person affected. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a set of six minerals that are used by many industries because of their physical properties. The foremost cause of Mesothelioma has been reported to be because of exposure to asbestos. “Between 7 and 8 out of every 10 people diagnosed with Mesothelioma (70 to 80%) say they have been in contact with asbestos.” [1]
* “There were 92,253 Mesothelioma-related deaths reported in 83 different countries between 1994 and 2008.” [3]
The main cause of Mesothelioma developing is exposure to asbestos. The asbestos fibres are hard to kill in the body, and therefore are able to damage body tissues inside the body.
Fig.1 A microscopic image showing asbestos fibres.
The use of asbestos in the world is increasing because of properties; “they have a very strong tensile strength, and are resistant to fire, heat, electrical and chemical damage, which consequently is good for many industries” [4]. One use of asbestos is building insulation, therefore people building new houses or moving houses are very likely to be exposed to asbestos and have a higher chance of developing Mesothelioma.
On the other hand, the use of asbestos has been banned in the UK since 2006, however this does not stop the material from coming into the country, as people who may travel to the UK from another country which still uses asbestos, there
Problem: Rising number in Mesothelioma cases
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the Mesothelium. It occurs when the person has been exposed to materials containing asbestos; the asbestos fibres then enter your body when you breathe in, and because they are sharp so they damage tissues inside the body. It only affects the lining in the first stages of the cancer; however the cancer can spread to other parts of the body, eventually killing the person affected. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a set of six minerals that are used by many industries because of their physical properties. The foremost cause of Mesothelioma has been reported to be because of exposure to asbestos. “Between 7 and 8 out of every 10 people diagnosed with Mesothelioma (70 to 80%) say they have been in contact with asbestos.” [1]
* “There were 92,253 Mesothelioma-related deaths reported in 83 different countries between 1994 and 2008.” [3]
The main cause of Mesothelioma developing is exposure to asbestos. The asbestos fibres are hard to kill in the body, and therefore are able to damage body tissues inside the body.
Fig.1 A microscopic image showing asbestos fibres.
The use of asbestos in the world is increasing because of properties; “they have a very strong tensile strength, and are resistant to fire, heat, electrical and chemical damage, which consequently is good for many industries” [4]. One use of asbestos is building insulation, therefore people building new houses or moving houses are very likely to be exposed to asbestos and have a higher chance of developing Mesothelioma.
On the other hand, the use of asbestos has been banned in the UK since 2006, however this does not stop the material from coming into the country, as people who may travel to the UK from another country which still uses asbestos, there