https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggdDvziIh7M Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure The most significant mesothelioma-related risk is asbestos exposure in the workplace. Blue-collar workers in the construction industry and veterans of all branches of the military are particularly at risk. Family members of asbestos workers too are at risk. After exposure, mesothelioma could develop between 30 and 60 years later. Most cases are found in the pleura around the lungs. Other forms of the disease can be found in the peritoneum. Occupational Exposure The majority of mesothelioma sufferers were exposed to asbestos in their workplace. The mineral was widely used in construction, shipbuilding, asbestos cement manufacturing and other industries. According to the Mayo Clinic workers in these industries are more at risk of developing mesothelioma because fibers are easily inhaled and then spread throughout the body. It can take up 50 years for symptoms to appear in patients after exposure. Mesothelioma can be difficult to detect due to this long period of latency. Patients with a history of mesothelioma should inform their doctor of it and undergo periodic screenings. People who have been exposed to asbestos while at work are more at risk than those that have not. This includes people who have worked in construction, steel, and other manufacturing firms, as well those who were exposed on duty. Firefighters, who may be exposed when fighting fires in older houses and structures that were built using asbestos-based materials, are also at high risk of mesothelioma. The Cleveland Clinic notes that firefighters have a higher rate of mesothelioma compared to the general population due to their continuous exposure to asbestos. Studies have revealed that the chance of developing mesothelioma varies based on the type of asbestos exposure and on the duration of it. The most frequent mesothelioma types are pericardial, peritoneal and pleural. The pleural type is the most prevalent and affects th