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HERO ID
2552925
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Mesothelioma incidence in 50 states and the District of Columbia, United States, 2003-2008
Author(s)
Henley, SJ; Larson, TC; Wu, M; Antao, VC; Lewis, M; Pinheiro, GA; Eheman, C
Year
2013
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
ISSN:
1077-3525
EISSN:
2049-3967
Volume
19
Issue
1
Page Numbers
1-10
Language
English
PMID
23582609
DOI
10.1179/2049396712Y.0000000016
Web of Science Id
WOS:000316007300001
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The decline in asbestos use in the United States may impact mesothelioma incidence.
OBJECTIVE:
This report provides national and state-specific estimates of mesothelioma incidence in the United States using cancer surveillance data for the entire US population.
METHODS:
Data from the National Program for Cancer Registries and the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program were used to calculate incidence rates and annual percent change.
RESULTS:
During 2003-2008, an average of 1.05 mesothelioma cases per 100 000 persons were diagnosed annually in the United States; the number of cases diagnosed each year remained level, whereas rates decreased among men and were stable among women.
CONCLUSION:
US population-based cancer registry data can be used to determine the burden of mesothelioma and track its decline. Even 30 years after peak asbestos use in the United States, 3200 mesothelioma cases are diagnosed annually, showing that the US population is still at risk.
Keywords
Mesothelioma; Incidence; Cancer surveillance
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