Mesothelioma Death Rates By State

The United States has been significantly affected by asbestos exposure and associated illnesses. One such illness is mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer that most commonly affects the lining of the lungs. This diagram displays the mesothelioma death rate by state. For more information on the effects of mesothelioma in the United States, please visit our Death Rate page.

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