title: [Musculoskeletal pathology in occupational risks and common degenerative disease: reflections on the intensity and duration of the risk].
abstract: Nowadays, in Italy the reports of mnusculoskeletal diseases increase as confirmed in the last INAIL (national insurance for occupational diseases and injuries) annual report. The Emilia-Ronmagna is one of the region with the highest number of reports: 15.9% of the total in 2012. The decree no. 81/08 has partially simplified the medico-legal activities related to musculoskeletal diseases; however, the medico-legal physicians have still to deal with some issues such as risk assessment quality, economic crisis, and specific work environments (e.g. agriculture and many handicraft activities). Tire risk factors of musculoskeletal diseases and their assessments are quite well studied. The latency period of these diseases needs to be investigated, since it could be a relevant aspect for legal medical judgment, insurance protection and prevention. Based on literature data and INAIL experience, authors propose some considerations useful for a scientific debate.
authors.affiliation: DM 1° Iivello INAIL Sede Inail di Moedena. r.bergamini@inail.it
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bergamini
authors.forename: Rossana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Astengo
mesh_terms: D015984:Causality; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D055959:Intervertebral Disc Degeneration / Q000453:epidemiology; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000453:epidemiology; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012306:Risk; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D013997:Time Factors