Publications by authors named "Alba Rosa Bianchi"
Epidemiol Prev
April 2008
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the causes of domestic accidents in children under 15 in the Local Social Sanitary Unit of Padua, Italy, focusing on the nature of accidents and family socioeconomic status.
- 392 cases were collected through the Emergency Department over two months in 2004, with a follow-up interview conducted with parents yielding a 74% response rate.
- The findings revealed a higher incidence of domestic accidents in Padua (7.74%) compared to the national average, especially among preschool boys, with falls being the most common cause, highlighting the potential for preventive measures through adult behavior.
Epidemiol Prev
February 2003
Article Synopsis
- Asbestosis accounted for 7% of occupational disease cases in Italy from 1995-1999, ranking second after hypoacusia.
- The study analyzed the geographical distribution of 1,483 confirmed cases reported to the Italian National Institute for Insurance of Occupational Accidents (INAIL) between 1984-1992 and calculated age-standardized incidence rates for each province.
- It identified provinces with high excess risk for asbestosis, particularly Gorizia and Livorno, suggesting a need for further research to understand the causes of these excess cases and the ongoing risk from asbestos exposure in various regions.
