ASBESTOS DISEASE
Mesothelioma statistics in Great Britain

Frequently asked questions on asbestos disease and mesothelioma statistics in Great Britain

What is asbestos?
Why is it a problem?
Why was asbestos used so extensively if it is such a hazard?
What diseases are caused by asbestos exposure?
How many mesothelioma deaths are there each year?
How many asbestos-related lung cancer deaths are there each year?
How many cases of non-malignant asbestos-related disease are there each year and what are the trends over time?
Which occupations have the highest risk of exposure to asbestos?
What is being done to reduce health risks from asbestos?
My local/unitary authority area was identified as having a high risk of mesothelioma. Does this mean there is a problem in my area or that I am at higher risk of being exposed to asbestos?
The number of mesotheliomas in my local/unitary authority area increased relatively more rapidly than the number for Great Britain as a whole. Does this mean my area has an asbestos problem?
My occupation was identified as high risk. Does this mean that I should be worried about developing asbestos related disease?
How do the risks from exposure to different kinds of asbestos differ?
Is there a safe level of exposure below which there is no risk?
The main cause of lung cancer is smoking. How great is the combined risk of lung cancer due to asbestos exposure and smoking?