Under-reporting of compensable mesothelioma in Alberta.
Am J Ind Med
; 52(7): 526-33, 2009 Jul.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19484745
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
When combined with a history of occupational asbestos exposure, mesothelioma is often presumed work-related. In Canada, workers diagnosed with mesothelioma caused by occupational asbestos exposure are often eligible for compensation under provincial workers' compensation boards. Although occupational asbestos exposure causes the majority of mesothelioma, Canadian research suggests less than half of workers actually apply for compensation. Alberta's mandatory reporting requirements may produce higher filing rates but this is currently unknown. This study evaluates Alberta's mesothelioma filing and compensation rates.METHODS:
Demographic information on all mesothelioma patients diagnosed between 1980 and 2004 were extracted from the Alberta Cancer Board's Cancer Registry and linked to Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta claims data.RESULTS:
Alberta recorded a total of 568 histologically confirmed mesothelioma cases between 1980 and 2004. Forty-two percent of cases filed a claim; 83% of filed claims were accepted for compensation.CONCLUSIONS:
Patient under-reporting of compensable mesothelioma is a problem and raises larger questions regarding under-reporting of other asbestos-related cancers in Alberta. Strategies should focus on increasing filing rates where appropriate.
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Temas:
ECOS
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Aspectos_gerais
Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Peritoneais
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Neoplasias Pleurais
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Indenização aos Trabalhadores
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Formulário de Reclamação de Seguro
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Mesotelioma
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ind Med
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá