[The mesothelioma registry].
The National Mesothelioma Registry (RENAM) have as mains objectives: estimate of the incidence of malignant mesothelioma cases in Italy, collecting information on past exposure to asbestos, impact and spread of the disease among population, identification of unexpected or unknown sources of contamination and promotion of research on asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. Some data of Puglia Regional Operating Centre are reported. Use of Renam as epidemiological surveillance system is underlined in respect to public health and scientific research.
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Dipartimento Medicina Interna e Medicina Pubblica, Sezione Medicina del Lavoro, Università di Bari.
D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D012042:Registries
D001194:Asbestos