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Mesothelioma in Cyprus.

K McConnochie1, L Simonato, P Mavrides

  • 1Department of Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases, University of Wales College of Medicine, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, South Glamorgan, UK.

IARC Scientific Publications
|January 1, 1989
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Environmental asbestos exposure from chrysotile and tremolite in Cyprus is linked to asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, even in individuals unconnected to mining operations. This highlights a significant public health concern beyond occupational hazards.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Occupational Health
  • Pathology

Background:

  • The chrysotile asbestos mine in Cyprus's central mountains was historically considered the primary asbestos source.
  • Discovery of tremolite asbestos bodies in a patient with mesothelioma, unconnected to mining, prompted further investigation.
  • Tremolite asbestos was identified as a contaminant within the chrysotile ore body.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence and distribution of chrysotile and tremolite asbestos in domestic and environmental samples in Cyprus.
  • To explore the potential link between environmental asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases in the general population.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of domestic and environmental samples from the mountain region of Cyprus.

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  • Identification and quantification of asbestos fibers, specifically chrysotile and tremolite.
  • Review of radiological studies and mesothelioma case data, distinguishing between mine-connected and unconnected individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • Both chrysotile and tremolite asbestos fibers were detected in domestic and environmental samples throughout the mountain region.
    • Fine fibers of chrysotile and tremolite were particularly prevalent in stucco materials.
    • Preliminary radiological studies indicated pleural disease in the village population, with 5 out of 13 mesothelioma cases occurring in individuals not linked to mining.

    Conclusions:

    • Environmental asbestos contamination by both chrysotile and tremolite is widespread in the Cyprus mountain region.
    • The presence of asbestos in building materials like stucco suggests a significant route for environmental exposure.
    • The findings strongly suggest an environmental contribution to asbestos-related diseases in Cyprus, extending beyond occupational exposure.