Mesothelioma Survival Challenges Persist in the US Edited by Katie Lennon June 12, 2026

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mesothelioma-survival-challenges-persist-us-2026a1000jsv Mesothelioma incidence and mortality declined more than 30% nationally from 1990 to 2023, with males experiencing reductions exceeding 40% while female rates decreased by < 10%. Female incidence increased in 20 states and mortality in 18, with occupational asbestos exposure accounting for more than 95% of deaths in 2023 and mortality-to-incidence ratios rising from 0.93 to 0.95.