Mesothelioma and occupation. Review of cases in Uruguay: 2002-2014
Abstract
Mesothelioma is considered in the industrialized world as a
consequence of occupational exposure to asbestos fibers - asbestos.
At the country level it is considered an occupational disease. The
objective was to know and describe cases of mesothelioma notified
in Uruguay between the years 2002 and 2014, with emphasis on
aspects of occupational exposure. The present work corresponds to
a retrospective descriptive study, from the reported cases medical
records were recreated linking with data from healthcare services.
Sources of asbestos exposure were identified in different occupations
and industries in the country. Results: 122 cases were notified. The
medical history was accessed in one third (47/122). The occupation
data was only in 27/47, in 3/47 the exposure to asbestos / asbestos
was specified. The productive sectors identified mainly corresponded
to transportation, metallurgy, construction and cleaning. Insufficient
registration of occupation and employment history was evidenced.
This work information is essential to establish the causal link between
the exposure under study and the occupational disease condition.
The severity of the disease and knowledge of the risk derived from
exposure occupational, justify the development of occupation
health policies. It is necessary to strengthen the training of health
professionals on the importance of work as a determinant of the
health - disease process
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