[Interaction between occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos. Epidemiologic survey]
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[Interaction between occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos. Epidemiologic survey]
[Article in
Italian]
G Ital Med Lav Ergon.
2003 Jul-Sep.
Abstract
In this short review we present the evidence of association of Malignant Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure in Italy, with focus on environmental exposure. After almost 10 years from the cessation of industrial use of asbestos, areas of high incidence attributable to environmental exposure are still observed.
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