Asbestos Epidemiology
- Mesothelioma Epidemiology by State
- Epidemiology Worldwide
- History of Knowledge of Asbestos Health Hazards as Reported in the Scientific and Medical Literature
Centers for Disease Control Confirms that Deaths from Mesothelioma are Continuing to Rise in the United States. (7/30/2009)
In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) confirmed that the yearly number of deaths caused by the asbestos cancer mesothelioma is continuing to rise in the United States. More...
Recent mortality from pleural mesothelioma, historical patterns of asbestos use, and adoption of bans: a global assessment. Countries adopting asbestos bans reduced use rates about twice as fast as those not adopting bans. (12/2008).
In response to the health risks posed by asbestos exposure, some countries have imposed strict regulations and adopted bans, whereas other countries have intervened less and continue to use varying quantities of asbestos. More...