ISSN 1789-8919
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The long-term health implications of industrial accidents, in particular the chemical effects on women and their consequences, are receiving increasing attention in the scientific and social spheres. The Seveso tragedy in Lombardy, with its long-term health consequences, has highlighted the potential dangers and long-term effects of exposure to chemicals associated with industrial disasters and the need to develop appropriate regulation.
Researches in the years and decades following the Lombardy disaster, including one of the most famous, the Seveso Women's Health Study, has clearly shown how women are affected by the long-term health effects of industrial accidents. Research has shown that it is particularly important to pay special attention to the specific needs of women when dealing with chemical accidents. Hazardous substances often release harmful substances that can cause serious long-term health problems such as cancers, hormonal imbalances, reproductive disorders and other chronic diseases.
Our hypothesis is that, with adequate preparation and appropriate protective measures, chemical accidents in hazardous substances plants can be reduced, and that preparing the public for industrial accidents can increase protection against adverse effects. In addition to adequate preparedness, a key step in the prevention and effective management of industrial accidents is the development of monitoring and public alert systems, which will increase the chances of timely detection, intervention, information and alerting of the public, thus minimising the risks of chemical accidents. Industrial safety measures must take into account the health and well-being of women and ensure that immediate and effective action is taken in the event of an industrial disaster.
The long-term health effects of industrial accidents need to be seriously monitored at both the social and political levels to ensure the protection of the public and the environment, and the priority of preventing and effectively managing chemical disasters should be emphasised. The protection of women's health and safety is paramount, and in the case of industrial disasters, this should be a priority.
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