Peritoneal Mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer found in the abdominal lining (medical term 'peritoneum'). Only 100 - 500 cases of Peritoneal Mesothelioma are reported each year in the United States. While Peritoneal Mesothelioma is often considered a type of lung cancer, this is not actually the case. Peritoneal Mesothelioma often spreads to the lungs, in which case it will be considered a secondary lung cancer. The only known cause of Peritoneal Mesothelioma is inhalation of asbestos. Asbestos are fibrous minerals that are generally used commercially by man. Asbestos are generally used to strengthen substances because they are resistant to heat and chemical destruction, therefore, they are found most often used in industry and construction. Peritoneal Mesothelioma develops when the asbestos fibers get lodged into the peritoneum of the abdomen. While it is unclear how the fibers get lodged into the peritoneum, a common conception is that they are ingested with food or drink.
Given the seriousness of this disease, buildings are subject to testing related to asbestos and lead to ensure residents are not in danger. However, a safety inspector Saverio F. Todaro, 68, plead guilty in his trial for falsifying the results of over 200 building tests. His reports claimed that the buildings were free of asbestos and lead but in actuality, Todaro never performed a single test on any of those buildings. Todaro's plea has opened up a slew of investigations on other safety inspectors in the Manhattan area.
You can find the full story from New York Times here: Inspector Says He Faked Data in New York Building Tests
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