Mortality among workers exposed to asbestos at the shipyard of Genoa, Italy: a 55 years follow-up

Mortality among workers exposed to asbestos at the shipyard of Genoa, Italy: a 55 years follow-up

Abstract Background Exposure to asbestos remains a global issue due to its massive use in the twentieth century and its long environmental persistence. Exposure to asbestos still occurs during dismantling of ships and vessels, buildings renovation, mining operations, and is reported in developing co...

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Main Authors: Domenico Franco Merlo, Marco Bruzzone, Paolo Bruzzi, Elsa Garrone, Riccardo Puntoni, Lucia Maiorana, Marcello Ceppi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Asbestos
Mortality
Shipyard
Mesotheliomas
Cancer
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-018-0439-1

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