Handbook of Disability, Work and Health
Title | Handbook of Disability, Work and Health PDF eBook |
Author | Ute Bültmann |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020-07-30 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 9783030243333 |
This work presents a summary of research evidence on links between work, health and disability. Across two sections it summarizes updated knowledge on adverse effects of distinct occupational hazards, and it covers concerns with employment opportunities or restrictions. The handbook delivers an overview of material and psychosocial factors as occupational hazards on working people’s physical or mental health that may result in functional impairment and disability. This knowledge can be instrumental in strengthening efforts of professionals and other stakeholders to promote health-conducive working conditions and prevent work-related disability risks. It also covers concerns with employment opportunities or restrictions of persons with physical or mental health problems and disability. This field of interdisciplinary research has grown with a broad range of solid new findings that can have favorable impact on work disability prevention and the practice of medical and vocational rehabilitation. Prominent experts discuss this evidence for major manifestations of physical and mental health problems and disabilities. As a further innovative feature, this handbook integrates biomedical, psychological, and sociological knowledge on major aspects of the links between work, health and disability. It is therefore of interest to students and professionals in related disciplines, as well as for stakeholders involved in the prevention of work disability and rehabilitation into paid work. In times of an increasingly aging work force with elevated risks of reduced health and work functioning, this knowledge can contribute to turning the threats associated with disability into opportunities. This handbook supports the overall aim of enabling persons with (chronic) health problems and disability to participate in work and social life.
Occupational Cancer Epidemiology
Title | Occupational Cancer Epidemiology PDF eBook |
Author | Pierre Band |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 277 |
Release | 2012-12-06 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 364284068X |
The identification of occupational cancer risk factors and of carcinogens in the workplace is assuming increasing import ance in cancer epidemiology. This book, which contains the proceedings of a symposium held in Vancouver in June 1988, combines overviews by experts on substantive topics and methodologic issues of broad interest in occupational cancer epidemiology. Among the former are state of the art reviews emphasizing recent data and new and innovative analytic approaches. The substantive topics include discussion of cancer risks from exposure to complex organic mixtures, asbestos and man-made fibers, herbicides, radon, and electromagnetic fields. Risk assessment, exposure assessment, and analysis of occupa tional cohort studies are examples of the methodologic issues addressed. This book provides basic information and opens perspectives on new areas of research. In organizing our symposium we were greatly assisted by Betty Fata and Kim Rust of Venue West Conference Ltd. We appreciate the financial support received from the following: Cancer Control Agency of British Columbia Alcan Aluminium Ltd. National Health Research & Development Program Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia Purdue Frederick Inc. Rhone-Poulenc Pharma Inc. London Drugs Ltd. Ciba-Geigy Canada Ltd. Bristol-Myers Pharmaceutical Group Schering Canada Inc. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Sterling Drug Ltd. Parke-Davis Canada Inc. Beecham Laboratories Pfizer Canada Inc. Roussel Canada Inc.
Report to the Director, National Cancer Institute, from the Occupational Cancer Task Force
Title | Report to the Director, National Cancer Institute, from the Occupational Cancer Task Force PDF eBook |
Author | National Cancer Institute (U.S.). Occupational Cancer Task Force |
Publisher | |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Cancer |
ISBN |
More than a paycheck
Title | More than a paycheck PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
Publisher | |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | |
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Occupational Cancers
Title | Occupational Cancers PDF eBook |
Author | Sisko Anttila |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 641 |
Release | 2020-02-10 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 3030307662 |
This revised and updated new edition of a successful book is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive guide to occupational factors of malignant diseases. Building on the first edition, new research discoveries and their consequences in our understanding on carcinogenic mechanisms, diagnosis and attribution of occupational cancers are discussed. Examples of such discoveries are germline and acquired mutations of BAP1 in malignant mesothelioma, which have led to changes in diagnostic criteria, and carcinogen-specific genetic and epigenetic alterations in lung cancer. There are several new chapters, including gastrointestinal cancers, epidemiology of lung cancer, cancer of thyroid, and the role of primary health care in occupational cancer control. Occupational Cancers is aimed at experienced and trainee oncologists, pathologists, clinicians in occupational health, and pulmonologists, as well as epidemiologists, clinical researchers, lawyers and public health officials.
Sources of Information on Occupational Cancer in the United States
Title | Sources of Information on Occupational Cancer in the United States PDF eBook |
Author | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Office of Health Surveillance and Biometrics. Illiness and Injury Surveillance Branch |
Publisher | |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 1971 |
Genre | Cancer |
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Occupational Cancer, a Challenge to the Physician
Title | Occupational Cancer, a Challenge to the Physician PDF eBook |
Author | New York state occupational cancer committee |
Publisher | |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 1949 |
Genre | Cancer |
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