Malignant mesothelioma: Most frequently recorded occupations on death certificate, U.S. residents age 15 and over, selected states, 1999
COC - Census Occupation Code n.e.c. - not elsewhere classified
Note:
The comparable number of malignant mesothelioma deaths in the entire United States for this same time period was 2,484.
Percentages may not total to 100% due to rounding.
See Appendix for information about data sources, methods, ICD codes, occupation codes, and limitations.
Source:
Mortality multiple cause-of-death data from National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System.
Citation:
NIOSH 2008. Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance System (eWoRLD). 2008-508 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Respiratory Health Division, Morgantown, WV. Available at: <https://wwwn.cdc.gov/eWorld/Data/508> April 26, 2024.
Reference Number: 2008-508
Date Posted: June 2008