local trends

A Canadian study found that tracking trends in mesothelioma at the local level can help officials predict future mesothelioma cases. Most mesothelioma tracking efforts focus on the national scale and monitor cases across a country or region. This study, published in Cancer Causes and Control, looked at mesothelioma cases based on industrial sources of asbestos in Ontario and British Columbia. Growing Number of Cases Asbestos is a toxic material that is used in many commercial and industrial products. It’s durability and heat resistance made it very popular in products like construction materials, textiles, and vehicles. Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It was first identified as a cancer-causing material in 1977 by the International Agency for…