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OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
DEFINITION?Occupational diseases are the diseases caused by work or work environment.
These diseases occur among workers exposed to specific hazards.
CHARACTERISTICSClinical and pathological presentation is similar to that of non-occupational diseases.May occur after the termination of exposureThe clinical manifestations are related to dose and timing of exposureOccupational factors can work in combination with non-occupational factors to produce disease
SOME HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONS
Hair dressingCateringHealth carePrintingMetal machiningMotor vehicle repairconstruction
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS
PhysicalChemicalBiological MechanicalPsychologicalSocial
MAJOR CATEGORIES OF OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS BY ORGAN
SYSTEMMusculoskeletal disorders Respiratory disordersNeurologic and psychiatric disordersSkin disordersReproductive and development disordersCardiovascular disordersHematologic disordersHepatic disordersRenal and urinary disorders
DIAGNOSIS
Physical examinationChest x-rayPulmonary function testBiologic monitoringAudiometryLung biopsy
TREATMENT
BronchodilatorsOxygen therapyRespiratory physiotherapyPostural drainageNebulization
PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
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