South Africa Asbestos Use, Mining, Exposure Mesothelioma
South Africa reports approximately 200 cases of mesothelioma per year. One 2002 study cites that more than 2,700 South Africans have died of mesothelioma, and researchers believe the cancer is vastly underreported.. Nearly 30 percent of mesothelioma cases in South Africa are tied to environmental exposure, most commonly in the Northern Cape area.