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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Main Authors: Marinaccio Alessandro, Scarselli Alberto, Merler Enzo, Iavicoli Sergio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/314