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Death rate in Oklahoma resulting from Mesothelioma and asbestos diseases is not so high. However, the people here need to be aware of the fact that people who have worked in asbestos industry may show signs of Mesothelioma in the next few decades for which proper treatment and measures are necessary. Inhalation of asbestos particles is the only known cause of this disease. If inhalation is avoided, one can remain safe from Mesothelioma.
People working in shipyard, construction and insulation, asbestos mines and mills and people who work in asbestos product factories are most vulnerable and can develop this disease because they come into contact with this deadly mineral on a daily basis. If you or any of your family members has worked in any of these industries before stricter workplace regulations were enacted in 1989, you have a greater chance of developing Mesothelioma.
The 2 most common types of Mesothelioma are the peritoneal and pleural Mesothelioma. Peritoneal Mesothelioma affects the lining of the stomach whereas pleural Mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs. The symptoms of this disease take a long time to appear with a latency period of 20-30 years or more. If detected on time, this cancer be treated properly and the patient has a 100% chance of recovery. Otherwise, if the diagnosis is made after the symptoms appear, the patient may die within 16-18 months.
Mesothelioma in Oklahoma
Below are the figures for the number of deaths, mortality rate (per million population), and years of potential life lost (YPLL) in Oklahoma State in the year 1999, among residents aged 15 years and older.
State |
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Crude Mortality |
Rate |
Rank |
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Age-Adjusted Mortality |
Rate |
Rank |
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VYLL to life Expectancy |
Total |
Rank |
VYLL/death |
Rank |
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Oklahoma |
22 |
31 |
8.34 |
41 |
7.93 |
41 |
262 |
33 |
11.9 |
50 |
Based on estimations derived from government statistics, since 1979, approximately 334 people have been killed by asbestos related illnesses in Oklahoma. Out of these, almost 232 people died from Mesothelioma. One the main reasons for Mesothelioma spread and deaths in Oklahoma is shipments of vermiculite.
They were shipped from Libby, Montana to 3 locations in Oklahoma between the years of 1948 and 1993. Whenever, this ore was exfoliated to make other products, massive amounts of asbestos dust and particles were released into the air and inhaled by people living and working in the neighborhoods. Oklahoma City, Duke and Southard received the most of asbestos shipments.
If you are diagnosed with Mesothelioma and want to file a lawsuit for compensation, it is advised that you fill it from some other state than Oklahoma. The reasons being that monetary settlements here are lower and you might not receive what you is your due right. Try filling it from California or some other state where the settlements are high and cases are dealt fast.
Contact a Mesothelioma attorney if you are suffering from this deadly disease and you contracted it because of unsafe working environment. We have listed Mesothelioma attorneys in each state on this site to help you find suitable legal help.
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