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observed that the higher levels of exposure an individual has, the greater the incidence of developing a mesothelioma in that group. Groups of people that have been exposed occupationally to very, very high levels of asbestos, have very, very high levels of mesothelioma. Occupational groups that have been exposed to relatively low levels, but still above background levels, have relatively low levels, but still above background levels of mesothelioma. Q Have you used the term paraoccupational exposures before? A Yes, that refers to situations where somebody is exposed to asbestos fibers at reasonably high concentrations, but not as a result of their -them directly working with the products. A good example would be women that launder clothing of asbestos workers, the wives of asbestos workers. These women can sweep up fiber off the clothing, empty pockets and so on, and be exposed to