Source(s)

SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2004. National Cancer Institute. 2007.

Calculation(s) by Book of Odds Based On

SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2004. National Cancer Institute. 2007.

Population Estimates Program [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php

1975 Population by Age, Gender, and Race [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/pre-1980/PE-11-1975.pdf

1976 Population by Age, Gender, and Race [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/pre-1980/PE-11-1976.pdf

1977 Population by Age, Gender, and Race [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/pre-1980/PE-11-1977.pdf

1978 Population by Age, Gender, and Race [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/pre-1980/PE-11-1978.pdf

Resident Population plus Armed Forces Overseas--Estimates by Age, Sex, and Race: July 1, 1979 [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/pre-1980/PE-11-1979.pdf

Quarterly Population Estimates 1980-1989 [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/1980s/80s_nat_detail.html

U.S. Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1990 to 1999 [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/1990s/nat_sex_race_hispanic.html

Definitions

Also called malignant mesothelioma; a rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the lining of the chest or abdomen. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases one's risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.

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Rounding Rules

Odds more likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 3.42, are rounded to three significant digits. Odds less likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 420.4, are rounded to four significant digits. Trailing zeros after the decimal point are dropped for readability, even though they may still be significant.

Odds you'll see: 1 in 4.26; 14.5; 143; 5,230; 433,200

Odds you won't see: 1 in 2.412; 63.042; 425,242c