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Incidence of Malignant Mesothelioma
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10/22/2024
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Description:Mesothelioma is a cancer that forms in the tissue that lines many internal organs. The rate of new mesothelioma cases is going down because fewer people are exposed to asbestos.
Mesothelioma is a cancer that forms in the mesothelium, the thin tissue that lines many internal organs. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer—2,803 cases were reported in the United States in 2021. Exposure to asbestos causes most cases of mesothelioma.
Asbestos was used in many consumer products, automobile parts, and building materials in the 20th century before scientists learned about its dangers to health. The potential for asbestos exposure in the United States peaked in the 1970s but has since declined as U.S. asbestos mines were closed and asbestos-containing products and materials were withdrawn from the market.
The decline in asbestos exposure is reflected by declines in mesothelioma incidence rates. However, people can still be exposed to asbestos in some consumer products and older buildings.
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