Predicted and observed number of mesothelioma deaths in men 1987–2000
| By end of year | Predicted (cumulative) | Observed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | Model 2 | Model 3 | ||
| *Observed number as known at the time of prediction. | ||||
| †Observed number revised in current update. | ||||
| 1986 | 84* | 84* | 84* | 89† |
| 1990 | 133 | 128 | 124 | 126 |
| 1995 | 216 | 194 | 180 | 173 |
| 2000 | 320 | 267 | 234 | 224 |