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Mesothelioma associated with environmental exposures.

R Pasetto1, P Comba, A Marconi

  • 1Department of Environment and Primary Prevention, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome. pasetto@iss.it

La Medicina Del Lavoro
|February 7, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Environmental exposure to asbestos or asbestiform fibers in soil, even at low levels, increases mesothelioma risk. Mechanical disturbance of contaminated soil can elevate exposure, necessitating environmental reclamation and risk communication strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Environmental exposure to asbestos or asbestiform fibers originates from industrial sites, asbestos in place (e.g., buildings), and contaminated soils.
  • The link between asbestos exposure and increased mesothelioma risk has been recognized since 1960.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and describe the outcomes of studies on naturally asbestos-contaminated soils.
  • To analyze environmental exposure data and asbestos-related health outcomes, primarily mesothelioma.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies conducted in areas with naturally asbestos-contaminated soils.
  • Analysis of environmental exposure data and mesothelioma case data.

Main Results:

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  • Naturally contaminated soils typically exhibit low airborne fiber concentrations, but mechanical disturbance (e.g., construction) can increase exposure.
  • Predominant fiber type identified is amphibole (tremolite).
  • The general population, including children, is at risk; mesothelioma cases show a near 1:1 sex ratio and onset between ages 50-60.

Conclusions:

  • Both natural and industrial environmental asbestos exposures elevate mesothelioma risk.
  • Environmental reclamation and risk communication are crucial for affected areas.