Mesothelioma in Agriculture in Lombardy, Italy: An Unrecognized Risk

Mesothelioma in Agriculture in Lombardy, Italy: An Unrecognized Risk

Cohort studies showed consistently low risks for malignant mesothelioma (MM) among agricultural workers, however the investigated exposures did not include asbestos. Our aim is to describe sources of asbestos exposure of MM in agriculture. Twenty-six MM cases in agricultural or seed trades workers w...

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Main Authors: Carolina Mensi, Barbara Dallari, Marco Polonioli, Luciano Riboldi, Dario Consonni, Angela Cecilia Pesatori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
malignant mesothelioma
asbestos exposure
agriculture
occupational cancers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/1/358

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