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[MALPROF and the Plan for Prevention].

Giorgio Di Leone¹, Giuseppe Campo, Benedetta Martini

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Summary

Occupational disease reports are rising, signaling a need for institutional attention. Emerging issues include tumors and musculoskeletal disorders, requiring updated prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

Occupational health and safety
Epidemiology
Public health surveillance

Context:

The Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL) data reveal an increasing trend in reported occupational diseases.
Traditional occupational diseases like respiratory issues and skin conditions are declining.
The MalProf system enhances understanding by recording and analyzing reported occupational diseases from local health authority prevention services.

Purpose:

To analyze the trends and characteristics of occupational diseases in Italy.
To compare data from the INAIL database and the MalProf surveillance system.
To identify emerging occupational health concerns and inform preventive actions.

Summary:

Both INAIL and MalProf systems confirm an increase in occupational disease reports.

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Hearing loss remains prevalent but less significant than historically.

Tumors and, notably, musculoskeletal disorders are identified as significant emerging health problems for workers.

Impact:

The findings highlight the need for institutions to address the rise in occupational diseases.
The study underscores the shift towards new types of work-related health issues.
Recommendations include strengthening active surveillance, training, and improving risk assessment quality.