Danno alla salute e radiazioni elettromagnetiche. Inquadramento giuridico e diritto alla salute ex art. 32 Cost.

In this work the authors describe the possible relationship between an exposure to electromagnetic field and the harrnful effects on the health. They particularly point out the caution principle, recently accep- ted in the most part of italian jurisprudence and in the new law on the pri- vate remedy, so as the penai relevance of some specific practices

Effetti biologici e sanitari da esposizione a campi elettromagnetici (CEM)

Gli effetti sanitari dovuti all'esposizione ai campi elettromagnetici possono essere studiati mediante ricerche sperimentali in vivo ed in vitro o mediante valutazioni basate su modelli matematici, ma tali studi debbono essere affiancati da indagini epidemiologiche che permettano di ipotizzare dei rapporti causa-effetto, viste le sempre più numerose patologie oggi chiamate in caus

Qualità delle acque superficiali: tecniche di monitoraggio e analisi comparativa dei risultati emersi dall’applicazione dell’I.B.E., del D.Lgs 152/99 e dell’I.F.F. su un fiume marchigiano

La qualità delle acque superficiali è sempre stata oggetto di particolare attenzione pur se con interessi ed obiettivi diversi. Da una prima visione essenzialmente antropocentrica, secondo la quale il bene acqua doveva essere salvaguardato in funzione degli usi e del ruolo che essa doveva assolvere, si è passati ad una visione ecosistemica, secondo la quale il ripristino della funzionalitàecologica rappresenta obiettivo primario. A tale proposito gli autori analizzano l'evoluzione delle tecniche di monitoraggio evidenziandone l'evoluzione. Il primo approccio era essenzialmente mirato alla sorveglianza ed al controllo degli scarichi ed era di tipo chimico e batteriologico. L'introduzione del monitoraggio biologico tramite lo studio dei macroinvertebrati bentonici ha rappresentato una pietra miliare nell'evoluzione dei metodi di valutazione allargando l'indagine anche agli organismi che vivono nel corso d'acqua. Ad ulteriore completamento di questo approccio abbiamo poi infine l'introduzione dell'Indice di Funzionalità Fluviale che amplia l'attenzione all'alveo bagnato, oltre che alla componente acqua

Hydrochemical analysis of cave water in the Frasassi Caves

The Frasassi Caves are located in central Italy, on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains, 40 km from the Adriatic Sea. They consist of mainly horizontal passages and rooms, where the water table can be often reached in the lower section of the caves. A detailed study of the groudwater was carried out, based both on chemical analysis of water collected at different sampling points during the year and on conitnuous water level and temperature monitoring of phreatic water. Three main types of water can be described in the cave: a) bicarbonate freswater, b) high-salinity sulfidic groundwater, c) diluted sulfidic groundwater. Freshwater derives from diffuse infiltration of meteoric water and has uniform chemical characteristics throughout the cave, with the exception of small changes in single chemical parameters due to local factors. The chemical composition of water at the surface of some phreatic pools can vary according to local conditions. In the Lago dell'Orsa, very low water flow rates result in a permanent stratification of the pool, with freshwater seepage staying near the water table due to the lower density

Analisi delle caratteristiche ambientali del torrente Rio Freddo, sito di importanza comunitaria.

Research has been carried out with the aim of evaluaiing the health, condition and function of the Rio Freddo stream, an environment that together with the caves ofthe region symbolize the 'Parco del Monte Cucco '. From the analysis of the resulting information, it is clear that the Rio Freddo stream has good chemical and bacteriotogical characteristics. However, the effects of tourism exen a pressure on the sewage treatment provision that is located at the source of the Rio Freddo. The stream does not have a regular flow throughout the year, especial/y during the summer periodo This makes il inadequate to deal with the ejJ1uence produced by the number of tourists that visit the area and makes the environment extremely vulnerable. In fine with the principle of sustainable development, supportive action needs to be undertaken that combines exploiting the natural resources of the area with its economie development by promoting suitable plans for its management based on the principle of ecological/y maintainable tourism

Knowledge and consumption of psychoactive substances in middle-school, high-school and university students.

To complete their investigations on aspects of problems concerning youth (alchohol, smoking, etc.), the Authors examined the knowledge and motivations which lead young people to using psychotropic substances, and the possible risks deriving from such use. The research was carried out by means of a quaestionnaire distributed to a sample of 1833 students from the University of Camerino and from the middle and high schools of certain towns in The Marche (Camerino, San Severino, Tolentino and Jesi). Analysis of the data showed that a relatively high degree of their families (47.5%) frequently take drugs, above all (around 18%) for insomnia and depression. Of the population sample, 22.5% take drugs not prescribed by a doctor and 5.8% of these together with alcoholic drinks. Of the students interviewed, 13.7% said they had direct experience with psychotropic drugs; this is presumably an underestimate in view of the high percentage of young people addicted to drugs (53.5%), of whom approximately 20% were attending their schools. In addition, the authors emphasize the inadequate knowldege of the concept of "addiction" whereby young people are led to understimating the consequences of consuming modest doses of cation, in particular in view of the ever increasing use by young people of new types of drugs such as ecstasy, etc

Approccio metodologico nello studio di un invaso destinato alla produzione di acqua potabile.

Delineare un approccio integrato per lo studio di acque lacustri destinate alla produzione di acque potabili