The rate of mesothelioma incidents has steadily escalated over the last several decades, but according to a new research, cases of mesothelioma in the United States seems to be dropping. The research was conducted by a team at Health Sciences Practice in New York. The study was brought out through the analysis of mesothelioma cancer rates in certain age groups of individuals.

The data showed that while mesothelioma cases are still higher than normal in the expected age groups, the overall incidence rate of mesothelioma is really declining. The study also found out that cases were higher than normal rate in certain locations, including on the West Coast where major shipyards are positioned.

The mesothelioma incidence rate is falling for the older age groups, which included people who were most likely to have experienced asbestos exposure in the past. However, the rate stays higher for males aged 60 and above.

Source: New Mesothelioma Incidence Rate Study Shows Decline in Cases

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