Mesothelioma found among Minnesota iron miners

March 29th, 2007 | Category: Mesothelioma

Minnesota’s state health area did an analysis of iron miners and found a high incidence of mesothelioma.  Another case of occupational exposure to asbestos resulting in cancer.  Of

course  there are other pulmonary diseases associated with mining.  The asbestos in question here was present in the ore pulled out of the ground.

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