Multiple choice

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that destroys the membranes of the lungs. Which of the following statements is true regarding mesothelioma?

  1. Incidence of mesothelioma is decreasing as a consequence of the ban on use of asbestos.

  2. It is more common in females.

  3. All deaths due to mesothelioma should be reported to the coroner.

  4. Radical surgery is the best treatment of this disease.
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Explanation

As mesothelioma is often associated to the exposure to asbestos, if a person dies from it then it is the duty of a coroner to find out if the death was due to the deceased being exposed to asbestos in a workplace or in the surroundings.

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