High incidence of classic Kaposi's sarcoma in Mantua, Po Valley, Northern Italy (1989-1998)

The incidence of classic Kaposi's sarcoma was estimated in the province of Mantua, PC Valley, Northern Italy, yielding age-standardized rates of 2.5/100 000 men and 0.7/100 000 women (1989-98). Elevated rates in the rural zone of Viadana/Sabbioneta (5.0/100 000 men and 2.8/100 000 women) are among the highest so far reported for Italian communities. (C) 2001 Cancer Research Campaign.