XXXX in Italy: Trends and geography of mortality and incidence.

@entity1 @entity2615 @entity204 @entity298 @entity1355
INTRODUCTION: @entity298 , a very rare and lethal malignancy, has not been investigated as extensively as @entity2615 , although the role of @entity1355 exposure in its occurrence is well-known. Data from Italy are relevant, as it was the largest European @entity1355 producer, and @entity1355 was widely used in many economic activities. METHODS: A population-based mortality and incidence analysis was performed in Italy. Data sources were the National Multiple-causes-of- @entity204 Database (1995-2010) and the Italian Mesothelioma Register (1993-2008). RESULTS: We found an increasing trend of age standardized mortality rates in @entity1 , but no clear trend in @entity1 ; moreover, we showed significant risks of @entity204 in several northern regions, formerly heavy @entity1355 users; finally, mortality/incidence ratios similar for both genders (about 0.8) were estimated. CONCLUSIONS: The study, based on national data, showed a higher risk of mortality from and incidence of @entity298 in areas with formerly heavy exposure to @entity1355 . Am. J. Ind. Med.    2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
