Taranto is the most polluted area of Italy (and, probably, of Europe), characterized by a strong industrial presence since the early sixties. The pollutants involved in this study are carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens and neurotoxins. The target of this study is to look for possible temporal trends of leukemia mortality in this small province (no similar systematic studies are available), and to provide a historical, occupational, and gender interpretation of the results. In addition, a comparison with the overall Italian situation is presented. The study supports the association of larger leukemia mortality with residential proximity to sources of industrial pollutants, and emphasizes the urgency of an actual application of the existing regulations about pollutant emissions.
On the leukemia mortality in the province of Taranto (Italy): a first historical and gender perspective
MONTINARI, Maria Rosa;SALVADORI, Gianfausto;
2015-01-01
Abstract
Taranto is the most polluted area of Italy (and, probably, of Europe), characterized by a strong industrial presence since the early sixties. The pollutants involved in this study are carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens and neurotoxins. The target of this study is to look for possible temporal trends of leukemia mortality in this small province (no similar systematic studies are available), and to provide a historical, occupational, and gender interpretation of the results. In addition, a comparison with the overall Italian situation is presented. The study supports the association of larger leukemia mortality with residential proximity to sources of industrial pollutants, and emphasizes the urgency of an actual application of the existing regulations about pollutant emissions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
