Epidemiology of Occupational Health

Epidemiology of Occupational Health
Author: Martti Juhani Karvonen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 408
Release: 1986
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

The present manual tries to respond to the specific needs of occupa- tional health epidemiology. Rather than a comprehensive review of the subject, the book presents a series of articles. The first four chap- ters deal with general principles and definitions in occupational epi demioligy and describe the work-related hazards and diseases. Chapter 5,6 and 7 deal with information collection and the use of data in the assessment of health risks and in descriptive epidemiology. General methods for epidemiological studies are discussed. The following chap ters address specific aspects such as the study of combined effects, the statistical analysis of epidemiological data, the validity as- pects of epidemiological studies, including consideration on the pro- blems of 'false positive' and 'false negative' results and the basis for causality judgment or the particular interest of experimental epi demiology in occupational health. Chapters cover two special issues of importance to workers' health, namely occupational stress and the epidemiology of accidents.

Research Methods in Occupational Epidemiology

Research Methods in Occupational Epidemiology
Author: Harvey Checkoway
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 1989-05-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199748667

Occupational epidemiology has emerged as a distinct subdiscipline of epidemiology and occupational medicine, addressing fundamental public health and scientific questions relating to the specification of exposure-response relationships, assessment of the adequacy of occupational exposure guidelines, and extrapolation of hazardous effects to other settings. This book reviews the wide range of principles and methods used in epidemiologic studies of working populations. It describes the historical development of occupational epidemiology, the approaches to characterizing workplace exposures, and the methods for designing and implementing epidemiologic studies. The relative strengths and limitations of different study designs are emphasized. Also included are more advanced discussions of statistical analysis, the estimation of doses to biological targets, and applications of the data derived from occupational epidemiology studies to disease modeling and risk assessment. The volume will serve both as a textbook in epidemiology and occupational medicine courses and as a practical handbook for the design, implementation, and interpretation of research in this field.

Current Topics in Occupational Epidemiology

Current Topics in Occupational Epidemiology
Author: Katherine Venables
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-07-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199683905

Written by international leading experts, Current Topics in Occupational Epidemiology provides an in-depth look at current topics of interest ranging from the ageing workforce to surveillance systems.

Environmental Exposures and Human Health Challenges

Environmental Exposures and Human Health Challenges
Author: Papadopoulou, Paraskevi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2019-03-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1522576363

Environmental health is an area with significant developments and noteworthy challenges that expand into various disciplines: medicine and public health, sociology and communications, technology, policymaking, and legislation. Due to the massive amount of health-related issues, additional literature involving environmental health is required to improve the wellbeing of citizens worldwide. Environmental Exposures and Human Health Challenges provides interdisciplinary insights into concepts and theories related to environmental exposures and human health impacts via the air, water, soil, heavy metal exposure, and other chemical toxins. The book also addresses inequalities and environmental injustices in relation to environmental exposures and health impacts. Covering topics such as health policies, pollution effects, and heavy metal exposure, this publication is designed for public health professionals, preventive medicine specialists, clinicians, data scientists, environmentalists, academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students.

Biosafety in the Laboratory

Biosafety in the Laboratory
Author: Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 1989-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309039754

Biosafety in the Laboratory is a concise set of practical guidelines for handling and disposing of biohazardous material. The consensus of top experts in laboratory safety, this volume provides the information needed for immediate improvement of safety practices. It discusses high- and low-risk biological agents (including the highest-risk materials handled in labs today), presents the "seven basic rules of biosafety," addresses special issues such as the shipping of dangerous materials, covers waste disposal in detail, offers a checklist for administering laboratory safetyâ€"and more.

Concepts of Epidemiology

Concepts of Epidemiology
Author: Raj S. Bhopal
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2016
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0198739680

First edition published in 2002. Second edition published in 2008.

Case Studies in Occupational Epidemiology

Case Studies in Occupational Epidemiology
Author: Kyle Steenland
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 219
Release: 1993
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195068319

This casebook is designed for use in courses on epidemiology or occupational epidemiology. The chapters are based on actual studies and are written by the principal investigators in the field. The book is divided into four parts: cohort studies, case-control and proportionate mortality studies, cross-sectional studies, and surveillance and screening studies. A brief introduction to each part describes the study design, and a statistical appendix is included so that students can readily find the tools needed to answer analytical questions in the text. Questions in each chapter deal with study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and complete answers are provided at the end of the chapters. Data sets accompany many of the chapters, and most of the analytical questions can be answered with a pocket calculator. The studies presented in this lucid, well-organized text involve a broad range of disease outcomes, including spontaneous abortion, carpal tunnel syndrome, kidney dysfunction, cytogenetic changes, ischemic heart disease, dermatitis, chronic renal disease, and several types of cancer. The exposures of interest are equally diverse, including VDT use, repetitive hand-wrist motion, heavy metals, carbon monoxide, diesel exhaust, lead, vinyl chloride, pesticides, solvents, silica, and acid mists. These outcomes and exposures cover many of the current issues in occupational health.

Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice

Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice
Author: Bernard J. Healey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2009-09-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470447680

Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice Bernard J. Healey and Kenneth T. Walker Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice uses concepts of prevention, epidemiology, toxicology, disparities, preparedness, disease management, and health promotion to explain the underlying causes of occupational illness and injury and to provide a methodology to develop cost-effective programs that prevent injury and keep workers safe. Students, health educators, employers, and other health care professionals will find that this essential resource provides them with the necessary skills to develop, implement, and evaluate occupational health programs and forge important links between public health and worker safety. Praise for Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice "Successful evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention efforts recognize that health choices and outcomes of individuals and communities are profoundly affected by their respective social and physical environments. This book is a great tool to identify opportunities and strategies to integrate and leverage efforts for the individual, family, workplace, and broader community." Robert S. Zimmerman, MPH, president of Public Health Matters LLC, former Secretary of Health, Pennsylvania "A timely and crucial book for all health care professionals." Mahmoud H. Fahmy, PhD, Professor of Education, Emeritus, Wilkes University

Safe Work in the 21st Century

Safe Work in the 21st Century
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2000-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0309070260

Despite many advances, 20 American workers die each day as a result of occupational injuries. And occupational safety and health (OSH) is becoming even more complex as workers move away from the long-term, fixed-site, employer relationship. This book looks at worker safety in the changing workplace and the challenge of ensuring a supply of top-notch OSH professionals. Recommendations are addressed to federal and state agencies, OSH organizations, educational institutions, employers, unions, and other stakeholders. The committee reviews trends in workforce demographics, the nature of work in the information age, globalization of work, and the revolution in health care deliveryâ€"exploring the implications for OSH education and training in the decade ahead. The core professions of OSH (occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and occupational medicine and nursing) and key related roles (employee assistance professional, ergonomist, and occupational health psychologist) are profiled-how many people are in the field, where they work, and what they do. The book reviews in detail the education, training, and education grants available to OSH professionals from public and private sources.

Epidemiology and Disease Prevention

Epidemiology and Disease Prevention
Author: John Yarnell
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2013-05-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199660530

This second edition of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention summarizes the natural history of the major disease groups, explaining and applying core epidemiological principles and practices with the help of case studies, questions, and references to the most important sources of information in the field.