Table 2

Mortalities for all cancers, mesothelioma, and lung cancer for subjects ⩾30 (1975–95)

Cancer type Men Women Total
Person-years54 598.546 472.2101 071
All cancers:
 Cases (n)8532117
 Rate2-150 15576891158
 95% CI1223 to 1891449 to 929952 to 1364
Mesothelioma:
 Cases (n)20828
 Rate2-150 366172277
 95% CI202 to 53048 to 296170 to 384
Lung cancer:
 Cases (n)22729
 Rate2-150 403151287
 95% CI239 to 56727 to 274135 to 436
  • 2-150 Rates are in 106 person-years.