A mortality cohort study in a north Italian aircraft factory.
Mortality in a cohort of 8626 workers employed between 1954 and 1981 in an aircraft manufacturing factory in northern Italy was studied. Total follow up was 132,042 person-years, with 76% accumulated in the age range 15 to 54. Median duration of follow up from the date of first employment was 16 years. Vital status was ascertained for 98.5% of the cohort. Standardised mortality ratios were calculated based on Italian national mortality rates. Altogether 685 deaths occurred (SMR = 85). There was a significant excess of mortality for melanoma (6 cases, SMR = 561). Six deaths certified as due to pleural tumours occurred. No significant excess of mortality was found in specific jobs or work areas.
Costa
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Unit of Epidemiology, Local Health Authority of Turin, Italy.
Merletti
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Segnan
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D002423:Cause of Death; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009026:Mortality; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000401:mortality; D012189:Retrospective Studies