Mesothelioma incidence surveillance systems and claims for workers’ compensation. Epidemiological evidence and prospects for an integrated framework
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>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...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-07-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/314 |