[Mortality among the population living near the municipal solid waste landfill site in Barengo (Italy)].

A municipal solid waste landfill site is present in Barengo (northern Italy). The site is located in the centre of an area that includes eight towns: Barengo, Cavaglietto, Momo, Cavaglio, Briona, Vaprio and Fara Sizzano. The total population of the area is 11,122. The authors carried out an analysis of routine mortality data in order to identify any excess mortality in the area. Standardised mortality ratios by sex and cause of death were calculated. The Piemonte regional population and the population of the province of Novara were used as standard populations. Overall mortality data for the years 2000 to 2009 showed excess mortality in both sexes for cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, nervous system and respiratory system disorders. The frequency of Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and certain tumours should be monitored.