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Other Comments:
We suggest a strictly focusing and deepening of observations about the effects of coal power plant emission on human health, maybe reducing the space deserved to methodology, which appears as hypertrophic in respect to health effect analysis.
Moreover, we suggest an up to date review of current english speaking literature, by introducing a greater number of recently published articles.
Competing interests: I have worked as external consultant in the structure SMA (Servizi Medici Aziendali), lead by prof. Tiberti
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References:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18693403
[Waste incinerator and human health: a state-of-the-art review]
Signorelli C, Ricc? M, Vinceti M.
Ann Ig. 2008 May-Jun;20(3):251-77. Review. Italian.
Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
I have worked as health impact consultant for new energy related installations in Italy (Waste-to-energy installations and biogas production implants).
How to cite: Riccò M .Comment about coal power station installation article by prof. Valenti, Masedu and Tiberti[Review of the article 'Coal Power Station Installations and the Health of Populations: A Review of Evidence and State of the Art in Italy ' by Tiberti S].WebmedCentral 2010;1(11):WMCRW00159
We suggest a strictly focusing and deepening of observations about the effects of coal power plant emission on human health, maybe reducing the space deserved to methodology, which appears as hypertrophic in respect to health effect analysis.
Moreover, we suggest an up to date review of current english speaking literature, by introducing a greater number of recently published articles.
I have worked as external consultant in the structure SMA (Servizi Medici Aziendali), lead by prof. Tiberti
Yes
Yes
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18693403 [Waste incinerator and human health: a state-of-the-art review] Signorelli C, Ricc? M, Vinceti M. Ann Ig. 2008 May-Jun;20(3):251-77. Review. Italian.
I have worked as health impact consultant for new energy related installations in Italy (Waste-to-energy installations and biogas production implants).