There are certain facts about mesothelioma that one should be aware about since this is one of the newest and most deadliest conditions to hit humankind in recent times. At an average there are about 3000 cases of mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases being diagnosed every year in the United States alone.

Secondly, mesothelioma and asbestos experts predict that within the next two decades or so, the number of mesothelioma patients will probably increase on a sustained level. All ready over 8 million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos and even now it is still found in many workplaces and therefore continues to pose serious health threats. In spite of being banned in many countries, there are approximately 5,000 products that still use asbestos nowadays.

Workers in the asbestos insulation industry face mesothelioma death rate which is over 300 times higher than the death rate of the general population. There are estimates that by 2030 asbestos will have lead to over 60,000 cases of mesothelioma as well as 250,000 instances of other types of cancers which are fatal as well. In the years between 1999 and 2001, over 7000 people have passed away due to mesothelioma.

On a world wide basis there are more than 10,000 cases of mesothelioma along with other asbestos related deaths that are being diagnosed every year.

Mesothelioma litigation is also increasing day by day as already over half a million claims including both mesothelioma and other asbestos related injury claims have been filed. In the year of 1998 there were 50,000 lawsuits filed.