Wyoming reported 67 deaths from Mesothelioma and asbestosis, diseases caused by exposure to asbestos, during a 20-year reporting period. Asbestos exposure is the sole cause of Mesothelioma, a type of cancer. Asbestosis is a scarring of the lungs due to the inhalation of asbestos fibers.
The EWG Action Fund compiled the data that shows the number of deaths associated with asbestos in Wyoming counties from 1979 to 1999. Laramie County reported the most deaths at 23; followed by Natrona County with 16 and Albany County with 5 deaths. Counties not listed reported no deaths.
Note that the EWG site lists a range of deaths while this site is only reporting the lower figure.
| Wyoming | Asbestosis | Mesothelioma | Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Total | 32 | 35 | 67 |
| Laramie County | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| Natrona County | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Albany County | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Fremont County | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Platte County | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Converse County | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Park County | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Goshen County | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Niobrara County | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sublette County | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sweetwater County | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Campbell County | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lincoln County | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheridan County | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Weston County | 0 | 1 | 1 |