A Suspected Mesothelioma Cluster in Colombia: What We Know

Introduction: Asbestos are mineral fibers that have been used in a wide range of products. All forms of asbestos cause mesothelioma and cancers of the lung, larynx, and ovaries. The asbestos industry began operations in Colombia in 1942, with an asbestos cement facility located in the municipality of Sibate (current population 38,000). Historically the plant produced asbestos-cement roof tiles and water pipes. The latest figure available...