Pulmonary functionality among workers of a Central Italy waste-to-energy plant: a retrospective study

Pulmonary functionality among workers of a Central Italy waste-to-energy plant: a retrospective study

Abstract Background We are observing a growing trend towards the use of waste incineration in waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in Italy. Various authors started to investigate their potential health effects, but without univocal outcomes. The aim of this study is to assess whether or not main pulmonary...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: L. Coppeta, A. Pietroiusti, S. Policardo, F. Mormone, O. Balbi, E. Tursi, S. Baldi, E. Plutoni, A. Torriero, A. Magrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Subjects:
Waste-to-energy
Industry-based
Retrospective cohort study
Waste incinerator
Pulmonary functionality
Spirometry
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12995-019-0241-1

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12995-019-0241-1

Similar Items