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Chapter-11 Occupational Health

BOOK TITLE: Short Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9789380704104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11257_11
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
9
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Industrial health now called Occupational Health is detailed in this chapter. Describing occupational environment and ergonomics, hazards due to physical agents, chemical agents, biological agents, social agents are discussed. Pneumoconiosis in particular is emphasised along with hazards in agriculture and industry. Occupational dermatitis and occupational cancer are highlighted with illustrations. Sickness absenteeism, a major issue is discussed. Labour Act and Law in occupation are detailed through Acts and Amendments.

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