New Jersey residents have been adversely affected by mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure for decades. From 1999 to 2013, there were an estimated 9,395 asbestos exposure deaths. While there have been victims in every county in the state, those most affected include Somerset, Middlesex, Bergen, Gloucester, and Monmouth. There have been hundreds of asbestos exposure sites around the state. Places most likely to contain asbestos include hospitals, schools, government buildings, office complexes, older homes, nursing homes, and more.