Occupational disease is a significant public health problem in the 21st century. It still accounts for many preventable illnesses and injuries in the workplace. To better control work-related diseases and injuries, it is essential to incorporate modern knowledge of disease epidemiology, cutting-edge diagnostic methods and treatment, and the most recent developments in management and prevention methods. This book covers a selection of common occupational diseases and injuries. It offers accurate, current information on the history, causes, diagnosis, management, and prevention of several occupational diseases.
Key features:
– 14 chapters contributed by more than 30 experts in occupational and preventive medicine
– Comprehensive treatment of the history, causes, diagnosis, management, and prevention of many important occupational diseases (including asbestosis, silicosis, work-related asthma, occupational cancer, mesothelioma, arsenic, and other diseases.).
– Each chapter highlights the latest research findings and cutting-edge technologies
– References for further reading
Modern Occupational Diseases: Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Management,, and Prevention is a valuable guide for all readers interested in occupational diseases. The suggested readership includes trainees in occupational medicine, general practitioners, medical students, graduate students in public health programs, occupational health nurses, and professionals involved in occupational health and safety roles at public and private levels.
