What factors influence the risk of mesothelioma.
The risk of mesothelioma depends on many factors, internal and external influences.Although the major risk factor and is best known for developing the disease is exposure to asbestos, there are many other factors to consider when trying to prevent or to diagnose mesothelioma. These include a genetic predisposition to cancer or mesothelioma, smoking and exposure to simian immunodeficiency virus 40