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[Mesothelioma mortality in Argentina, 1980-2013]
Andrés Trotta1, Vilma Sousa Santana2, Marcio Alazraqui3
1Doctor en Salud Colectiva. Director, Maestría en Epidemiología, Gestión y Políticas de Salud, Instituto de Salud Colectiva, Universidad Nacional de Lanús, Argentina. doctortrotta@gmail.com.
Salud Colectiva
|June 1, 2017
Summary
Mesothelioma mortality in Argentina significantly increased by 84.1% between 1980 and 2013, with higher rates in men, suggesting occupational asbestos exposure. Enhanced surveillance and asbestos ban reinforcement are recommended.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Mesothelioma is a serious cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
- Understanding mortality trends is crucial for public health interventions.
- Argentina has regulations concerning asbestos, but its historical use requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze mesothelioma mortality patterns in Argentina from 1980 to 2013.
- To identify socio-demographic and temporal trends in mesothelioma deaths.
- To inform public health strategies regarding asbestos exposure.
Main Methods:
- Utilized death certificate data from Argentina's Vital Statistics System (1980-2013).
- Calculated age-adjusted mesothelioma mortality rates.
- Analyzed trends by sex and year.
Main Results:
- Total mesothelioma deaths: 3,259.
- Age-adjusted mortality increased from 3.1/1,000,000 in 1980 to 5.7/1,000,000 in 2013 (84.1% rise).
- Mortality rates were consistently higher in males, suggesting occupational asbestos exposure.
Conclusions:
- A significant increasing trend in mesothelioma mortality was observed, particularly after 1997.
- Higher male mortality indicates a likely link to occupational asbestos exposure.
- Recommendations include reinforcing asbestos bans and strengthening health surveillance for exposed populations.
