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Occupational Medicine 1990;40:5-10
© 1990 Society of Occupational Medicine

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Incidence of Mesothelioma in Glasgow 1981–1984

C. R. GILLIS, D. J. HOLE and D. W. LAMONT*

West of Scotland Cancer Surveillance Unit Glasgow, UK

Considerable public concern exists about the effects of exposure to asbestos both at the workplace and in the general environment. In addition, the recording of mesothelioma in health registers is questionable both in terms of accuracy and completeness. This paper compares nine different sources of data for mesothelioma in an attempt to establish the true incidence of the disease in the geographical area of the Greater Glasgow Health Board between 1981 and 1984. Although 113 cases were identified, no single source identified more than 86 per cent of this total, thus presenting a case for a special mesothelioma register. A questionnaire-based study of the occupational exposures and residential histories of the cases was also carried out. It confirmed the findings of similar studies in that mesothelioma occurs predominantly in those exposed by reason of their occupation. No relationship with place of residence was apparent independent of occupation.

Requests for reprints should he addressed to: Dr C. R. Gillis, West of Scotland Cancer Surveillance Unit, Ruchill Hospital, Glasgow G20 9NB, UK


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