Site-Specific Factor 3
History of Asbestos Exposure
Notes
**Note 1:** The most common risk factor for malignant mesotheliomas is previous exposure to asbestos. The latency period between asbestos exposure and the development of mesothelioma is generally 20 years or more. **Note 2:** Document any stated asbestos exposure based on documentation from medical record.Default
988NAACCR Item
NAACCR #2900| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 000 | No history of asbestos exposure/negative |
| 010 | History of asbestos exposure/positive |
| 988 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case |
| 999 | Unknown or no information Not documented in patient record |