[Epidemiology of work-related accidents in the Lazio Region of Italy].

Background: Prevention of work-related accidents requires an in-depth epidemiological assessment of the issue. In Italy the most used databases are from the national insurance (INAIL) and research (ISPESL) institutes. However, these data are only available several years after the time of accident.

[Analysis of occupational diseases in Lazio region: a comparison between Italian and foreign workers].

In 2000-2009 in Lazio Region (Italy), 3% of reported occupational diseases occurred among foreign workers. Compared with foreigners, Italian workers more frequently reported Neoplasia (2.2% vs.

Description of two measles outbreaks in the Lazio Region, Italy (2006-2007). Importance of pockets of low vaccine coverage in sustaining the infection.

Background: Despite the launch of the national plan for measles elimination, in Italy, immunization coverage remains suboptimal and outbreaks continue to occur. Two measles outbreaks, occurred in Lazio region during 2006-2007, were investigated to identify sources of infection, transmission routes, and assess operational implications for elimination of the disease.

Methods: Data were obtained from several sources, the routine infectious diseases surveillance system, field epidemiological investigations, and molecular genotyping of virus by the national reference laboratory.

Incidence and risk factors of hospitalization for bronchiolitis in preterm children: a retrospective longitudinal study in Italy.

Background: Bronchiolitis is a distressing, potentially life-threatening respiratory condition that affects infants. We evaluated the incidence and risk factors of hospitalization for broncholitis in preterm infants (i.e.

Incidence of bacterial meningitis (2001-2005) in Lazio, Italy: the results of a integrated surveillance system.

Background: Monitoring the incidence of bacterial meningitis is important to plan and evaluate preventive policies. The study's aim was to estimate the incidence of bacterial meningitis by aetiological agent in the period 2001-2005, in Lazio Italy (5.3 mln inhabitants).

Treatment outcomes and relapses of pulmonary tuberculosis in Lazio, Italy, 1999-2001: a six-year follow-up study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to enhance tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcome monitoring by linking diverse surveillance systems and estimating treatment outcomes including relapse.

Methods: Tuberculosis treatment was surveyed in the Lazio region (Italy) from 1999 to 2001; a six-year follow-up of notified cases was undertaken to detect relapses. The results were analyzed as a population-based case-control study comparing each unsuccessful outcome and relapse with eligible controls.

Cost-effectiveness of vaccinating for invasive pneumococcal disease in the elderly in the Lazio region of Italy.

Pneumococcal vaccination among the elderly is currently recommended in several western countries. We estimated the cost-effectiveness of a hypothetical vaccination campaign of 65+ year olds in the Lazio region (Italy). Baseline net costs per event averted and life-year gained, at 2001 prices, were euro 34,681 (95%CI: euro 28,699 to euro 42,929) and euro 23,361, respectively (95%CI: euro 16,419 to euro 38,297).