Publications by authors named "Patrizio Erba"
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- 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.
During 1995-1999 among cases compensated by Italian National Institute for Insurance of Occupational Accidents (INAIL), asbestosis was classified as the second occupational disease after hypoacusia with the 7% of total cases. The present study describes the geographical distribution of 1.483 cases in men, notified to INAIL (and subsequently confirmed) during 1984-1992.
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