| | There were nearly 2,500 malignant mesothelioma deaths among U.S. residents age 15 and over in 1999. |  | Table 7-1. Malignant mesothelioma: Number of deaths by sex, race, and age, and median age at death, U.S. residents age 15 and over, 1999 |
| Mesothelioma was designated as the underlying cause of death in nearly 95% of all malignant mesothelioma deaths in 1999. | | Table 7-1. Malignant mesothelioma: Number of deaths by sex, race, and age, and median age at death, U.S. residents age 15 and over, 1999 |
| Nearly 20% of mesothelioma decedents were female. | | Table 7-1. Malignant mesothelioma: Number of deaths by sex, race, and age, and median age at death, U.S. residents age 15 and over, 1999 |
| For 1999, more than one-third of mesothelioma decedents were residents of just five states (California, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio). |  | Table 7-4. Malignant mesothelioma: Number of deaths, mortality rates (per million population), and years of potential life lost (YPLL) by state, U.S. residents age 15 and over, 1999 |
| For 1999, seven counties (two in Virginia, and one each in Ohio, Maine, New Jersey, Mississippi, and Michigan) had age-adjusted malignant mesothelioma mortality rates that exceeded the national rate by more than 5-fold. |  | Table 7-9. Malignant mesothelioma: Counties with highest age-adjusted mortality rates (per million population), U.S. residents age 15 and over, 1999 |
| Based occupation and industry information was available, the construction industry accounted for nearly 15% of decedents with malignant mesothelioma in 1999. |  | Table 7-5. Malignant mesothelioma: Most frequently recorded industries on death certificate, U.S. residents age 15 and over, selected states, 1999 |
| In addition to the construction industry, other industries associated with significantly increased mesothelioma mortality in 1999 include: ship and boat building and repairing; industrial and miscellaneous chemicals; petroleum refining; and electric light and power. |  | Table 7-7. Malignant mesothelioma: Proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) adjusted for age, sex, and race by usual industry, U.S. residents age 15 and over, selected states, 1999 |
| Occupations associated with significantly elevated mesothelioma mortality in 1999 include: plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters; mechanical engineers; electricians; and elementary school teachers. |  | Table 7-8. Malignant mesothelioma: Proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) adjusted for age, sex, and race by usual occupation, U.S. residents age 15 and over, selected states, 1999 |
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