Peritoneal mesothelioma in Italy: Trends and geography of mortality and incidence.
Am J Ind Med
; 58(10): 1050-8, 2015 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Peritoneal mesothelioma, a very rare and lethal malignancy, has not been investigated as extensively as pleural mesothelioma, although the role of asbestos exposure in its occurrence is well-known. Data from Italy are relevant, as it was the largest European asbestos producer, and asbestos was widely used in many economic activities.METHODS:
A population-based mortality and incidence analysis was performed in Italy. Data sources were the National Multiple-causes-of-death Database (1995-2010) and the Italian Mesothelioma Register (1993-2008).RESULTS:
We found an increasing trend of age standardized mortality rates in men, but no clear trend in women; moreover, we showed significant risks of death in several northern regions, formerly heavy asbestos users; finally, mortality/incidence ratios similar for both genders (about 0.8) were estimated.CONCLUSIONS:
The study, based on national data, showed a higher risk of mortality from and incidence of peritoneal mesothelioma in areas with formerly heavy exposure to asbestos.Palabras clave
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Colección:
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Peritoneales
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Mesotelioma
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ind Med
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia