Current Topics in Occupational Epidemiology by Katherine Venables

By Katherine Venables

Current subject matters in Occupational Epidemiology is an in-depth examine of latest matters and rising issues within the box. Divided into seven components the publication discusses 'new' occupational illnesses corresponding to pneumonia in welders in addition to 'older' illnesses together with morbidity and mortality between miners.

Trends in society have inspired the applying of occupational epidemiological how to new concerns similar to the growing old crew, go back to paintings after affliction, and the migration of employees. those matters in addition the extension of epidemiology to surveillance structures, systematic experiences, and fiscal analyses are mentioned in subject particular chapters.

Written by means of major overseas specialists within the box, Current issues in Occupational Epidemiology presents a entire examine the present components of curiosity and may be crucial examining for epidemiologists, statisticians, publicity evaluate scientists, physicians, and policymakers.

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