Mesothelioma Statistics in Great Britain

HSE - STATISTICS: Mesothelioma: "Summary

* The annual number of mesothelioma deaths has increased from 153 in 1968 to 1874 in 2003.
* The latest projections suggest that the annual total number of mesothelioma deaths in Great Britain is estimated to peak at around 1950 to 2450 deaths some time between 2011 to 2015.
* Occupations with the highest risk of mesothelioma for males include: metal plate workers (including shipyard workers), vehicle body builders (including rail vehicles), plumbers and gas fitters, carpenters and electricians.
* The industry groups with the highest incidence rates of Industrial Injuries Scheme (IIS) assessments for mesothelioma in 2002-2004 were the construction industry (including insulation and asbestos removal workers) and the extraction, energy and water supply industry."