Mesothelioma is caused by -: (A) Asbestosis, (B) Silicosis, (C) Baggasosis, (D) Anthracosis
Answer is A. - asbestos enters the body by inhalation and fine dust may be deposited in the alveoli. - the dust deposited in the lungs causes pulmonary fibrosis leading to respiratory insufficiency and death. - also causes mesothelioma of the pleura or peritoneum. Reference: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:807 <\p>