Mesothelioma incidence varies markedly from one country to another. The highest annual
crude incidence rates (about 30 cases per million) are observed in Australia, Belgium, and …

Although malignant mesothelioma is a relatively rare tumor, its incidence is rising. Much of
the increase is attributable to widespread exposure to asbestos in past decades in asbestos …

A review of epidemiological aspects of malignant mesothelioma was presented. Topics
included the historical aspects of malignant mesothelioma cases indicating the first …

Abstract In Western Europe, Scandinavia, North America, and Australia the manufacture and
use of asbestos products peaked in the 1970s. Current incidences of mesothelioma range …

Background Australia has maintained a total national malignant mesothelioma case register
since 1980. There has been a marked increase in the incidence of mesothelioma in the last …

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the importance of low dose exposure to asbestos on the risk of
mesothelioma. METHODS: A review of the literature. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS …

Aims: To report the temporal pattern and change in trend of mesothelioma incidence in the
United States since 1973. Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results …

Objectives: The study group comprised a collective of 1,605 patients with malignant
mesotheliomas and with lung tissue available for lung dust analyses. Method: Clinical …

Background: Mesothelioma incidence has taken epidemic proportions in various countries.
The trend of the epidemic remains undefined. Objective: To collect the most recent available …

Research has established a strong association between asbestos exposure and malignant
mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer. Since the early 1980's many countries have …