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Incidence of Mesothelioma
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Incidence of Mesothelioma by County, Males, 2016-2020
Incidence of Mesothelioma by County, Females, 2016-2020
Why Is This Important?
During 2020, 61 male and 29 female New Jersey residents were diagnosed with mesothelioma. The main risk factor for developing mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos.
Definition
Incidence rate of invasive mesothelioma for a defined population in a specified time interval. Rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. Standard Population. Rates are per 100,000 population.
Data Sources
- SEER*Stat, National Center Institute
(https://www.seer.cancer.gov/seerstat) - Bridged-race population estimates, National Cancer Institute
(https://seer.cancer.gov/popdata/)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Number of new cases of mesothelioma among a defined population in a specified time interval. |
| Denominator: | Defined population in a specified time interval. |
How Are We Doing?
Between 1990 and 2020, the average age-adjusted mesothelioma rate in males was 2.6 per 100,000. In females, the average age-adjusted mesothelioma rate was 0.6 per 100,000.
What Is Being Done?
A Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan was developed by the Task Force on Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment in New Jersey which aims to reduce the incidence, illness and death due to cancer among New Jersey residents. [https://www.nj.gov/health/ces/documents/NJ%20Comprehensive%20Cancer%20Control%20Plan.pdf]
Available Services
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has many programs and partnerships related to cancer data and information, cancer resources and cancer prevention. Cancer Epidemiology Services: [https://nj.gov/health/ces/] and [https://nj.gov/health/ces/public/workplace.shtml] Interactive New Jersey cancer incidence and mortality data, as well as numerous publications, are available through the NJDOH website for cancer statistics and mapping. [https://www.nj.gov/health/ces/cancer-researchers/cancer-data/index.shtml] Office of Cancer Control and Prevention: [https://www.nj.gov/health/ces/public/resources/occp.shtml] NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED): [https://www.nj.gov/health/ces/public/resources/njceed.shtml] NJ Commission on Cancer Research: [https://www.nj.gov/health/ces/cancer-researchers/njccr.shtml] Additional information on the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses can be obtained from: NJ Department of Health Occupational Health Surveillance Unit, PO Box 369, Trenton, NJ 08625-0369 Phone: 609-826-4984, Fax: 609-826-4983, [https://www.nj.gov/health/surv/index.shtml]
More Resources
More information on mesothelioma is available from the NJ State Cancer Registry, [https://nj.gov/health/ces/documents/briefs/mesothelioma_incidence.pdf].