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Document ID (ISN)66912
CIS number 96-618
ISSN - Serial title 1120-2971 - Prevenzione oggi
Year 1994
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Baldasseroni A., Bracci C., Comba P., Nesti M., Pirastu R., Scarselli R.
Title Epidemiology and prevention of work-related tumours
Original title Epidemiologia e prevenzione dei tumori professionali [in Italian]
Bibliographic information Jan.-Mar. 1994, Vol.6, No.1, p.25-34. 38 ref.
Abstract This review examines a number of experiences on both international as well as at national level in Italy. Some recommendations on priorities are briefly listed, including identification of working environments at risk, environmental control measures, increasing research on suspected carcinogens and development of exhaustive information systems and prevention activities aimed at employers and workers.
Descriptors (primary) occupational diseases; Italy; legislation; cancer; epidemiology
Descriptors (secondary) comment on law
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceItaly
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s) Occupational medicine, epidemiology
Browse category(ies) Epidemiology