Occupational diseases in Italian national priority contaminated sites

Am J Ind Med. 2018 Jul;61(7):582-591. doi: 10.1002/ajim.22866. Epub 2018 Jun 11.

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the occupational health risks in the Italian National Priority Contaminated Sites (NPCSs).

Methods: Established cases of occupational diseases in 2010-2014 were extracted from the Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL) archives. Standardized incidence ratios with 95% confidence intervals were estimated by site and by disease group separately for genders.

Results: In the 44 NPCSs evaluated, 11 015 cases of occupational diseases (8877 in men and 2138 in women) were ascertained. Overall, an excess of occupational diseases with respect to expected cases of 24.2% was found in men residing in NPCSs. An increased occurrence was detected in 21 NPCSs for men and in eight for women.

Conclusions: The findings suggest a role of occupational diseases in the health profile of NPCSs, reinforcing the need for a permanent surveillance system.

Keywords: Italy; contaminated sites; occupational diseases; surveillance systems.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Ear Diseases / epidemiology
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Eye Diseases / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Hazardous Waste Sites*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Nervous System Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Occupational Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Skin Diseases / epidemiology
  • Water Pollution