Publications by authors named "M Blettner"
Increased incidence rates for childhood leukaemia have been reported in municipalities close to the nuclear power plant (NPP) Krümmel (Geesthacht, Germany). Methodological challenges arise when analysing this association at ecological level. They include the use of an appropriate reference population, unstable estimates of standardised incidence ratios (SIRs), and the potential role of prevailing winds.
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- A study in Germany assessed the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among unvaccinated women aged 30 and older, revealing a 10.6% overall HPV infection rate in a population of 2,520 screened women.
- High-risk HPV (HR-HPV) accounted for 6.5% of infections, with significant findings that over half of the HR-HPV types identified were not covered by existing vaccines, highlighting a gap in vaccination efficacy.
- The study found the highest prevalence of HR-HPV in women aged 30-34 and noted that factors such as being single and smoking were associated with increased risk for HR-HPV infection.
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- The review aimed to evaluate evidence from human studies on the link between radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) exposure and the risk of certain cancers, especially focusing on brain and salivary gland tumors.
- Researchers included various observational studies examining different types of RF-EMF exposure, such as from wireless phone use, environmental sources, and occupational settings, while emphasizing specific cancers in their analysis.
- The study assessed the quality of each study using a risk-of-bias tool and utilized advanced statistical methods to synthesize results and determine confidence in the evidence gathered.
Background: On September 1976, due to the explosion of an ammonia-washing column at the petrochemical plant in Manfredonia (Italy), 39 tonnes of arsenic were released into the atmosphere, contaminating the plants and the neighbourhoods close to it. The aim of this study is to present the results of a 45-year follow up of exposed workers with a focus on residential exposure.
Methods: We contacted Italian General Registries Offices and updated the vital status of persons involved in the clean-up activities following the disaster.