Search for dissertations about: "Francesco Forastiere"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Francesco Forastiere.

2. 1. Epidemiologic studies of occupational and environmental exposures and cancer of the lung

   Author : Francesco Forastiere; Anders Ahlbom; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : In order to study the importance of some less well-known occupational exposures and environmental factors in lung cancer etiology, a series of investigations were conducted in the Latium region of Italy, which includes the city of Rome. Five historical cohort studies were carried out on various occupational groups: power plant workers and merchant seamen with potential exposure to asbestos occupations with exposure to silica dust (silicotics receiving a disability compensation), and occupations withexposure to sulphuric acid mist (soap production workers) and to engine exhaust (taxi drivers). READ MORE