This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Mesothelioma is caused by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Asbestosis, B. Silicosis, C. Baggasosis, D. Anthracosis
A: Asbestosis
Answer: A: Asbestosis 
Explanation: - 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>