Analysis of Mortality from Asbestos-Related Diseases in Brazil Using Multiple Health Information Systems, 1996–2017

Analysis of Mortality from Asbestos-Related Diseases in Brazil Using Multiple Health Information Systems, 1996–2017

Background: In Brazil, asbestos was intensively used from the 1960s until its ban in 2017. Mesothelioma, asbestosis, and pleural plaques are typical asbestos-related diseases (ARD-T). To create an ARD-T national database, death records from 1996–2017 were retrieved from several health information sy...

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Main Authors: Algranti, E. (Author), Campos, F. (Author), Cavalcante, F. (Author), Correa-Filho, H.R (Author), Saito, C.A (Author), Salvi, L. (Author), Santana, V.S (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V. 2022
Subjects:
Asbestos
Asbestosis
Mesothelioma
Occupational exposure
Pleural plaques
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