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Mesothelioma Death Statistics by Industry
Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of mesothelioma cancer. It is a deadly cancer that is mostly contracted at jobsites where asbestos is manufactured or used. However environmental exposure to asbestos can happen anywhere, from your workplace to your home. Most mesothelioma cases, however, occur at the workplace. Take a look at mesothelioma death statistics by industry.
Asbestos Exposure Linked to Mesothelioma
A wide range of industries used asbestos in their materials and products because of its heat and fire resistant properties before it was banned. Even today, several industries use asbestos in their products. These industries put their workers at risk for contracting mesothelioma as asbestos exposure is the number one cause for mesothelioma. Even though its use is highly regulated today, asbestos still poses a serious threat to the lives of many innocent workers and the general public.
Workers at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
According to research, more than 1 million people, mainly in the construction industry are exposed to asbestos each year which is the main cause of mesothelioma cancer. Other workers with an increased risk of asbestos exposure include railroad workers, automobile and shipyard workers.
Second Hand Exposure to Asbestos
Due to lack of information about the dangers of asbestos exposure and lack of implementation of proper safety measures by industries to protect their workers, many people are exposed to asbestos without them even being aware of it. Many of these workers even place their family members at risk through second hand exposure.
Occupations with the Highest Mesothelioma Rates
According to reports, approximately 7,000 people died in the United States between 1999 and 2001 due to mesothelioma cancer. Industries and occupations with the highest death rates for mesothelioma include:
- Shipbuilding
- Ship repairing
- Construction locations
- Industrial chemicals industry
- Demolition sites
People whose occupations put them at a high risk for mesothelioma include:
- Plumbers
- Pipefitters
- Steamfitters
- Mechanical engineers
- Electricians
Latest Mesothelioma Death Statistics
Until recently, there was no proper documentation of mesothelioma cases, so several statistical studies were estimated. There may also be some inaccuracies in recent reports because mesothelioma is very difficult to diagnose and in many cases, doctors misdiagnose mesothelioma patients by labeling these cases as unrelated respiratory diseases. Therefore it is difficult to predict the exact number of people who have died due to this disease.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, please feel free to use our helpful resources to learn about your treatment options and legal choices.
