Asbestosis and silicosis hospitalizations in Italy (2001 –2015): results from the National Hospital Discharge Registry

ConclusionHospitalizations data regarding asbestosis and silicosis are consistent. Silicosis had a higher impact than asbestosis on the Italian health system. Although data show decreasing incidence of both fibroses, multiple correspondence analysis highlights that levels of illness severity were higher in silicosis and increased over time in both diseases. Further studies investigating the effectiveness of the current health surveillance programs concerning these diseases are suggested.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research