Mesothelioma incidence surveillance systems and claims for workers’ compensation. Epidemiological evidence and prospects for an integrated framework
Open Access
- 30 April 2012
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Public Health
- Vol. 12 (1) , 314
Abstract
Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive and lethal tumour strongly associated with exposure to asbestos (mainly occupational). In Italy a large proportion of workers are protected from occupational diseases by public insurance and an epidemiological surveillance system for incident mesothelioma cases.Keywords
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