The majority of malignant mesotheliomas occur in those people directly exposed to asbestos, either in its mining and transportation, the production of the many asbestos-containing products, or its uses in the construction, ship building, engineering and other industries. In addition, however, malignant mesothelioma may develop indirectly, in those working alongside asbestos workers, in family members of asbestos workers, in locations near asbestos mines and mills, and passively.
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