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Mesothelioma

Asked by Emma LewellLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 11 June 2026UIN 6757

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish a regional breakdown of the number of Mesothelioma cases.

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The National Disease Registration Service publishes regional breakdowns of cancer cases, including mesothelioma. Data by region and cancer type can be accessed at the following link:

https://nhsd-ndrs.shinyapps.io/incidence_and_mortality/

The Office for National Statistics publishes regional breakdowns of cancer deaths, including mesothelioma. Data by geography and cancer type can be accessed at the following link:

https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/datasets/mortsa

The Health and Safety Executive publish statistics on Mesothelioma deaths and cases and causes. The latest published statistics for Great Britain are for 2025, and are available at the following link:

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/mesothelioma/incidence

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