[Interaction between occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos. Epidemiologic survey]

D Mirabelli; C Magnani

[Interaction between occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos. Epidemiologic survey]

G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2003 Jul-Sep;25(3):402-4.

[Article in Italian]

Authors

D Mirabelli¹, C Magnani

Affiliation

¹ Unità di Epidemiologia dei Tumori, A.S.O. San Giovanni di Torino e CPO, Piemonte.

PMID: 14582275

Abstract

In this short review we present the evidence of association of Malignant Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure in Italy, with focus on environmental exposure. After almost 10 years from the cessation of industrial use of asbestos, areas of high incidence attributable to environmental exposure are still observed.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Asbestos / adverse effects*
Environmental Exposure / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Italy
Male
Mesothelioma / epidemiology*
Mesothelioma / etiology
Occupational Diseases / epidemiology*
Occupational Diseases / etiology
Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
Pleural Neoplasms / epidemiology*
Pleural Neoplasms / etiology

Substances

Asbestos