Mesothelioma Statistics
Asbestos Exposure
6000+
Asbestos-Containing Products
By its peak in the 1960s and 1970s, asbestos was used in over 6,000 products and applications.
11 MILLION
People Exposed to Asbestos
An estimated 11 million people were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1978.
3.5 MILLION
Shipyard Workers
Up to 3.5 million shipyard workers in the U.S. are estimated to have been exposed to asbestos.
~35%
Secondary Exposure
Roughly 35% of asbestos cases involve a secondary asbestos exposure component.
Mesothelioma Diagnosis
2,500 to 3,000
Annual Mesothelioma Diagnoses
Between 2,500 to 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma in the U.S. every year.
More Likely for Men
Men are 4.6X more likely to be diagnosed with mesothelioma than women.
Men: 25
Women: 5
8-13%
Mesothelioma Risk for Tradespeople
The risk of developing mesothelioma in the U.S. general population is less than 1%, but it skyrockets to 8-13% for tradespeople working with or around asbestos-containing products.
18-24
Months
Life Expectancy
The average life expectancy after being diagnosed with mesothelioma is 18 to 24 months.
20-60
Years
Latency Period
The latency period for developing mesothelioma is 20-60 years after first exposure to asbestos.
45+
Year old
Older Adults.
Mesothelioma is more likely to affect older adults - it is rare in people under 45. The likelihood of a diagnosis increases with age.
Forms of Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma:
70-90% of diagnoses
Pericardial Mesothelioma:
1% of diagnoses
Peritoneal Mesothelioma:
10-30% of diagnoses
Testicular Mesothelioma:
<1% of diagnoses
Mesothelioma Compensation
Trust Funds
$30 Billion
Combined Funds
Approximately $30 billion in funds combined across 40+ active funds.
3 Million +
Claims
3 to 15 Months
Asbestos Trust Timeline
Lawsuits
$500,000 to $10 million
Compensation
Mesothelioma patients may receive anywhere from $500,000 to $10 million in settlements. Results vary based upon the facts of each claim.
9 Months to 2 Years
Lawsuit Timeline
