In the process of nation building, the health of the working population becomes a key factor. With the introduction of new technologies, foreign labour and changes in working patterns, the health of the working population will be affected. Health care workers, administrators and politicians will be confronted with these occupational health issues. This book outlines the various occupational health issues in national development and proposes a system of planning for the health services for the working population. It is the result of a two week Seminar where international experts addressed the...

In the process of nation building, the health of the working population becomes a key factor. With the introduction of new technologies, foreign labour and changes in working patterns, the health of the working population will be affected. Health care workers, administrators and politicians will be confronted with these occupational health issues. This book outlines the various occupational health issues in national development and proposes a system of planning for the health services for the working population. It is the result of a two week Seminar where international experts addressed the...

This book provides a link between occupational health and clinical practice. Besides being a valuable starting point for health professionals with an interest in occupational medicine as well as those intending to specialize in occupational medicine, the book will be a useful guide for all those who are interested in occupational medicine practice, including medical students at various levels, occupational health nurses, general practitioners, and more senior professionals in occupational medicine. In other words, it is for all who have committed themselves to the best practice for the health...

This book provides a link between occupational health and clinical practice. Besides being a valuable starting point for health professionals with an interest in occupational medicine as well as those intending to specialize in occupational medicine, the book will be a useful guide for all those who are interested in occupational medicine practice, including medical students at various levels, occupational health nurses, general practitioners, and more senior professionals in occupational medicine. In other words, it is for all who have committed themselves to the best practice for the health...

This book provides a link between occupational health and clinical practice. As such, the book is suitable for medical students, general practitioners and postgraduate students in occupational medicine. Other occupational health practitioners and occupational health nurses should also find this book useful. The main approach of most chapters is to examine occupational health issues and concerns from the standpoint of clinical presentations of the different organ systems, eg. respiratory disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, dermatological disorders. The book also contains chapters on...

This book provides a link between occupational health and clinical practice. As such, the book is suitable for medical students, general practitioners and postgraduate students in occupational medicine. Other occupational health practitioners and occupational health nurses should also find this book useful. The main approach of most chapters is to examine occupational health issues and concerns from the standpoint of clinical presentations of the different organ systems, eg. respiratory disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, dermatological disorders. The book also contains chapters on...