The Mesothelioma epidemic in Western Europe: an update

Br J Cancer. 2004 Mar 8;90(5):1022-4. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6601638.

Abstract

The number of male deaths from pleural cancer in France, Germany and Italy increased from about 8750 in 1990-1994 to 9550 in 1995-1999, suggesting that mesothelioma deaths in males may be levelling off in most of Western Europe.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cohort Studies
  • Death Certificates
  • France / epidemiology
  • Germany / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Mesothelioma / epidemiology*
  • Mesothelioma / mortality
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleural Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / mortality
  • Time Factors