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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Epidemiology
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Toxicology

Context:

  • The SENTIERI Project (Epidemiological Study of Residents in Italian Contaminated Sites) is a collaborative effort involving the Italian National Institute of Health (ISS) and a network of scientific institutions.
  • Previous findings were published in 2010 and 2011, with subsequent publications in international journals and WHO recognition of the "SENTIERI approach" for assessing health in contaminated areas.

Purpose:

  • To provide an updated analysis of mortality (to 2010), cancer incidence (1996-2005), and hospital discharge data (2005-2010) for residents of 18 National Priority Contaminated Sites (NPCSs) in Italy.
  • To detail the materials and methods employed in the epidemiological analyses.
  • To present a critical appraisal and discussion of the findings and methodological approach.

Summary:

  • This report updates epidemiological data for 18 Italian National Priority Contaminated Sites (NPCSs), including mortality, cancer incidence, and hospital discharge rates.
  • Analyses cover mortality up to 2010, cancer incidence from 1996-2005 (in 17 NPCSs), and hospital discharges from 2005-2010.
  • The findings are presented alongside a methodological discussion and critical appraisal.

Impact:

  • This report is a significant step towards establishing a permanent epidemiological surveillance system for contaminated sites in Italy.
  • The "SENTIERI approach" has been recognized by the World Health Organization for health status assessments in contaminated areas.
  • The research addresses critical public health and scientific research issues pertinent to contaminated sites.