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2007
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The National Cancer Institute defines Mesothelioma as a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs.
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked jobs where they were exposed to asbestos particles and inhaled asbestos dust. Common jobs where exposure may take place includes shipyard workers, steel mill workers, miners, construction contractors, oil refinery techs, welders, railroad workers, US military engineers, pipefitters, and auto mechanics.
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<script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> </script> What Is Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a disease where cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide uncontrollably. These rapid-forming cells can spread throughout the body and damage nearby tissues and organs. Cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) from their original site to other parts of the body. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the peritoneum, a protective mesothelial tissue that covers many organs in the abdominal cavity.
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The increased number of persons aged >65 years will potentially lead to increased health-care costs. The health-care cost per capita for persons aged >65 years in the United States and other developed countries is three to five times greater than the cost for persons aged <65 years, and the rapid growth in the number of older persons, coupled with continued advances in medical technology, is expected to create upward pressure on health- and long-term--care spending (12). In 1997, the United States had the highest health-care spending per person aged >65 years ($12,100),
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