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Analysis of certified causes of death in 2200 mesothelioma patients who had died.
| Causes of death extracted from ICD version 10 coded causes of death in the death certificate record | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Death certificate mentioned mesothelioma. | 1905 | 87 |
| No mention of mesothelioma. Death certificate mentioned lung cancer. | 128 | 6 |
| No mention of mesothelioma or lung cancer. Death certificate mentioned an unspecified cancer. | 123 | 6 |
| All other | 44 | 2 |
| Total | 2200 | 100 |
