Table 3

Rate of mesothelioma, per 100 000 person-years (up to age 85) among former Wittenoom residents, by categories of time since first exposure and age at first residence

Time since first exposure (years)First exposed aged ≤5 years*First exposed aged <15 yearsFirst exposed aged >15 years
nRate95% CInRate95% CInRate95% CI
20–29 003134 to 3973617 to 76
30–39 107540 to 139156640 to 1091911775 to 184
40–49 97841 to 1502010467 to 16225247167 to 366
50–59 814673 to 29216181112 to 2967237113 to 498
60–69 115722 to 11174358134 to 953157881 to 4105
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  • *With <10 years of duration of residence at Wittenoom.