This thesis explores the issue of radioactivity in wild mushrooms, with a particular focus on the Italian context. It examines the public health implications and highlights the essential role of the Environmental and Public Health Prevention Technician (TDP) within the mycological services of local health authorities (ULSS). Special attention is given to the accumulation of radionuclides such as Cesium-137, following events like the Chernobyl disaster, analyzing both the scientific aspects and the relevant regulatory framework. The persistence of contamination in certain areas and current monitoring methods are also discussed. In addition to the radiological analysis, the thesis provides a comprehensive overview of the TDP's responsibilities in the mycological field, including the identification and inspection of harvested and marketed mushrooms, the organization of public mycological services, and the management of mushroom poisoning prevention, which remains a significant public health concern. The thesis also addresses the legal framework governing the marketing of fresh and preserved mushrooms, with a focus on labeling, traceability, and hygiene requirements, in accordance with national and EU legislation. Furthermore, protocols for managing suspected mushroom poisoning cases are described, including coordination with emergency healthcare services and the importance of public education and awareness campaigns. The main objective of this work is to demonstrate how the TDP, through technical expertise, scientific knowledge, and regulatory enforcement, plays a key role in protecting public health in a highly specialized sector such as mycology.
La presente tesi approfondisce il tema della radioattività nei funghi spontanei, con particolare riferimento al territorio italiano, analizzando le implicazioni per la salute pubblica e il ruolo cruciale del Tecnico della Prevenzione (TDP) nell’ambito del servizio micologico delle Aziende ULSS. L'accumulo di radionuclidi come il Cesio-137, a seguito di eventi come l’incidente di Chernobyl, viene analizzato sia da un punto di vista scientifico che normativo, evidenziando la persistenza di contaminazioni in alcune aree e le metodologie di controllo attualmente in uso. Accanto all’analisi radiologica, il lavoro propone una panoramica completa sulle competenze del TDP nel settore micologico, includendo le procedure di identificazione e controllo dei funghi raccolti e venduti, l’organizzazione del servizio micologico pubblico, e il ruolo nella prevenzione delle intossicazioni alimentari da funghi tossici, che rappresentano ancora oggi un rischio significativo. Viene inoltre trattato il quadro normativo relativo alla commercializzazione dei funghi freschi e conservati, con attenzione ai requisiti di etichettatura, tracciabilità e igiene, secondo la legislazione nazionale e comunitaria. Infine, vengono descritti i protocolli di intervento in caso di sospetta intossicazione da funghi, il coordinamento con i servizi di emergenza sanitaria e l’importanza dell’attività formativa e informativa rivolta alla popolazione. L’obiettivo della tesi è quello di evidenziare come il TDP, attraverso competenze tecniche, conoscenze scientifiche e funzioni di controllo e prevenzione, rappresenti una figura chiave nella tutela della salute pubblica anche in un ambito specialistico come quello micologico.
I funghi come bioindicatori della radioattività ambientale: Il ruolo del Tecnico della Prevenzione tra normativa e tutela della salute pubblica.
ACCARDI, LORENZO
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores the issue of radioactivity in wild mushrooms, with a particular focus on the Italian context. It examines the public health implications and highlights the essential role of the Environmental and Public Health Prevention Technician (TDP) within the mycological services of local health authorities (ULSS). Special attention is given to the accumulation of radionuclides such as Cesium-137, following events like the Chernobyl disaster, analyzing both the scientific aspects and the relevant regulatory framework. The persistence of contamination in certain areas and current monitoring methods are also discussed. In addition to the radiological analysis, the thesis provides a comprehensive overview of the TDP's responsibilities in the mycological field, including the identification and inspection of harvested and marketed mushrooms, the organization of public mycological services, and the management of mushroom poisoning prevention, which remains a significant public health concern. The thesis also addresses the legal framework governing the marketing of fresh and preserved mushrooms, with a focus on labeling, traceability, and hygiene requirements, in accordance with national and EU legislation. Furthermore, protocols for managing suspected mushroom poisoning cases are described, including coordination with emergency healthcare services and the importance of public education and awareness campaigns. The main objective of this work is to demonstrate how the TDP, through technical expertise, scientific knowledge, and regulatory enforcement, plays a key role in protecting public health in a highly specialized sector such as mycology.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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