Modern Occupational Diseases Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Management and Prevention

Occupational disease is an important public health problem of the 21st  century. Occupational disease still accounts for many preventable  illnesses and injuries in the workplace. It is important to incorporate  modern knowledge of disease epidemiology and cutting-edge diagnostic  methods and treatment with the most recent developments in the  management and prevention methods to better control work-related  diseases and injuries. This book covers a selection of the common  occupational diseases and injuries. It offers accurate, current  information on the history, causes, diagnosis, management and prevention  of several occupational diseases.

Key features:
- 14 chapters contributed by more than 30 experts in occupational and preventive medicine
-  Comprehensive treatment of the history, causes, diagnosis, management  and prevention of many important occupational diseases (including  asbestosis, silicosis, work-related asthma, occupational cancer,  mesothelioma, arsenic, and other diseases.).
- Each chapter highlights the latest research findings and cutting-edge technologies
- References for further reading

Modern  Occupational Diseases: Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Management and  Prevention serves as a useful guide for all readers interested in  occupational diseases. The suggested readership includes trainees in  occupational medicine, general practitioners, medical students, graduate  students in public health programs, occupational health nurses, and  professionals involved in occupational health and safety roles at public  and private levels.