Epidemiology of work related diseases / edited by Corbett McDonald ; assisted by Magda Wheatley.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McDonald, Corbett.

Wheatley, Magda.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Occupational diseases--Epidemiology.

Occupational diseases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (570 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

London : BMJ, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This comprehensive, well referenced text provides an up to date review of what is known scientifically about occupational and environmental causes of sickness, disability, and death. It also includes information on the scientific methods used in acquiring this knowledge, making it a complete reference for both clinicians in occupational medicine, and researchers.

Contents:

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF WORK RELATED DISEASES; Contents; CONTRIBUTORS; PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; INTRODUCTION; 1 Occupational epidemiology; OCCUPATIONAL CANCER; 2 Metals and chemicals; 3 Ionising radiation; 4 Electromagnetic fields; 5 Asbestos; 6 Man-made mineral fibres; 7 Silica; NON-MALIGNANT DISEASES; 8 Asthma; 9 Dermatoses; 10 Neurobehavioural disorders; 11 Noise and vibration; 12 Back and limb disorders; 13 Injuries at work; 14 Work stress; 15 Work in agriculture; 16 Work and pregnancy; 17 Occupation and infertility; METHODOLOGY; 18 Study design; 19 Assessment of exposure

20 Measurement of outcome21 Molecular assessment of exposure, effect, and effect modification; 22 Evaluation of preventive measures; 23 Analysis and interpretation; COMMENTARY; 24 Setting health-based standards: from the occupational to the general environment; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

9786612122798

9781282122796

1282122797

9780470695005

0470695005

9780470694893

0470694890

OCLC:

609849619