No. Less than ten percent of individuals with a history of heavy exposure to asbestos develop methoselioma. However, 80% of people with pleural methoselioma have shown a record of asbestos exposure. Undoubtedly, there is an increased risk of methoselioma for people who are exposed to asbestos fibers. It is important that you mention any history of this kind of exposure to your physician.

 

Questions Concerning Risk Levels of Asbestos Exposure
Research has established the asbestos diseases have a correlation with exposure to particles containing asbestos, especially those in the workplace with heavy exposure. There is an ongoing deliberation as to the level of risk of the disease in environments where fibers of asbestos linger. Issues were raised because factors regarding asbestos exposure may differ considerably, making it hard to determine the absolute correlation. These variables may include the type of disease, sizes and kinds of asbestos fiber, and the level of exposure.

 

But even with this uncertainty, developments were made concerning these variables and their effects on the health of people over the preceding 25 years. This data may present some issues to regulating agencies and authorities since it may require deviation from their opinions on these factors.

 

Different Characteristics of Asbestos Fibers and how They Relate to Health Conditions
Methoselioma, asbestosis and lung cancer are some examples of health conditions that were developed in people that have breathed asbestos fibers. There is an uncertainty as to which type of asbestos poses a higher risk of diseases and to what degree. Also, issues were raised as to which conditions of exposure present this danger.