A5024298445- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Global Health Care Issues
- Thallium and Germanium Studies
- Noise Effects and Management
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Heavy metals in environment
- Arsenic contamination and mitigation
- Sulfur Compounds in Biology
- Healthcare Facilities Design and Sustainability
- Risk Perception and Management
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
Agenzia Regionale di Sanità della Toscana
2009-2021
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione Ambientale
2009-2011
University of Florence
2011
Azienda Sanitaria di Firenze
2009
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione Ambientale della Toscana
2009
Air pollutant levels have been widely associated with increased hospitalizations and mortality from cardiovascular disease. In this study, the authors focused on triggering of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Data AMI hospitalizations, air quality, meteorologic conditions were collected in 6 urban areas Tuscany (central Italy) during 2002–2005. Levels particulate matter an aerodynamic diameter ≤10 μm (PM10) (range 4-year mean values, 28.15–40.68 μg/m3), nitrogen dioxide (range, 28.52–39.72...
Traffic-related air pollution is a potential risk factor for human respiratory health. A Geographical Information System (GIS) approach was used to examine whether distance from main road (the Tosco-Romagnola road) affected health status. We data collected during an epidemiological survey performed in the Pisa-Cascina area (central Italy) period 1991-93. total of 2841 subjects participated and filled out standardized questionnaire on status, socio-demographic information, personal habits....
Arsenic in drinking water is a global public health concern. This study aims to investigate the association between chronic low-level exposure arsenic and outcomes volcanic area of Mt. Amiata Italy, using residential cohort design.
The limited scientific knowledge on the relationship between exposure and health effects in relation to geothermal activity motivated an epidemiologic investigation of Tuscan area.This study aims at describing mortality populations living municipalities period 2003-2012.Sixteen were included area: eight northern southern area. Mortality data come from Regional Registry Tuscany. Fifty-four causes death, considered interest for population status or consistent with "Project SENTIERI" criteria,...
In 2014, in some parts of the water distribution system municipality Pietrasanta (Tuscany, Italy), thallium (Tl) levels above recommended limits were measured and restrictions to usage for drinking food preparation imposed. The study aimed assess Tl exposure possible health effects by means a human biomonitoring survey. 2014–2016 time frame, 2154 urine 254 hair samples taken from different population groups control group. found statistically higher exposed than controls compared reference...
In 2014-2015, concentrations of thallium above the recommended reference value (EPA: 2 µg/L) were measured in some parts drinking water distribution system municipality Pietrasanta (Tuscany, Italy). An extensive campaign samples and human biomonitoring surveys implemented to quantify exposure population. A residential cohort epidemiological study was carried out on population Pietrasanta, aimed at comparing health status residents areas affected by contamination with living rest...
The geothermal power plants for electricity production currently active in Italy are all located Mt. Amiata area the Tuscany region. A cross-sectional survey was conducted framework of regional project "InVETTA-Biomonitoring Survey and Epidemiological Evaluations Protection Health Territories", using objective measures lung function to investigate role hydrogen sulphide (H2S) affecting respiratory health population living this area.2018 adults aged 18-70 were enrolled during 2017-2019. Home...
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are widely used in environmental epidemiology studies to locate study population by geocoding addresses and evaluate exposures relationship with health outcomes. Despite this, Italian epidemiologists poorly discuss quality of address results.two case-studies have been carried out Tuscany Region (Central Italy): one the mountain area Municipality Piancastagnaio (Siena Province) urban around airport Florence. Three systems compared: geographical database...
Background and Aims: in two areas of Tuscany 31 geothermal power plants have been operating since the eighties. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) mercury vapours air, inorganic arsenic groundwater drinking water are main pollutants. Communities' concern for health effects increased last decade. A descriptive epidemiological study commissioned by Region was carried out 2010. Methods: sixteen municipalities, 43,400 inhabitants were considered; 60 causes mortality 1980-2006 hospitalization 1998-2006...
Geothermal fluids for electricity and heat production have long been exploited in the Mt. Amiata area (Tuscany, Italy). Public concern about health impact of geothermal plants has present from outset. Several factors influence way people perceive risk; therefore, objective research is to develop indicators risk perception assess indices differences relation some questionnaire variables. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 2029 subjects aged 18-77. From section environmental hazards,...
Introduction: since the end of 2014 in Pietrasanta (Lucca, Italy) several bans on use drinking water have been established by municipality because high thallium levels (above EPA guidelines 2 µg/l) detected some areas system. Population exposure stopped when pollution sources were excluded, and pipes replaced or cleared. The main objective this study was to assess degree a population living involved contamination water. Methods: various human bio-monitoring campaigns carried-out, detecting...
Introduction: since the end of 2014 thallium contamination (levels above EPA guidelines 2 µg/l) drinking water spread out in some areas Pietrasanta municipality (Lucca, Italy). Bans on use have been established contaminated areas. Population exposure stopped when pollution sources were excluded, and pipes replaced or cleared. The main objective this study was to evaluate possible health effects population exposed contamination. Methods: a retrospective residential cohort has conducted. A...