Medical : Occupational & Industrial Medicine

This volume gives practical guidance on the diagnosis and management of the major disorders in occupational and environmental medicine. All the chapters in this second edition have been revised. New information is also provided on environmental issues. more...

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At the invitation of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), a round-table discussion was held on 9 and 10 March 2000, dealing with future possibilities for biomonitoring in occupational and environmental medicine. Biomonitoring has reached a high standard in Germany over the past 30 years, not least due to the fact that the results of the Senate commission on materials hazardous to health at the workplace have been directly implemented as part of the jurisdiction relating to occupational safety. This book combines the expertise gathered from various areas within toxicology, occupational medicine, immunology and human genetics, right up to analysis and epidemiology. Throughout, the focus is on comprehensively determining the diagnostic validity of cytogenetic parameters as well as biochemical and biological effect markers for the prevention of illnesses resulting from harmful substances. Thus, the discussion allowed an initial exchange of ideas, pointing to future research, so as to maintain Germany's leading role in this important and rapidly expanding field. "...provides an excellent tutorial on the use of biological monitoring in occupational and environmental medicine...should be read by everyone involved with exposure analysis.". —Chemical Chemistry more...

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Bringing together information about the needs of people with disabilities and the equipment available for them, this accessible guide shows how the two can be brought together to provide an effective match of person and product. The authors have reviewed the available evidence that informs choice of the most appropriate assistive device to meet individual need. This much-needed guide sets out the many issues involved in choices about equipment, including availability, carers' requirements, possible funding and importantly the users' physical and intellectual capacity, opinions and lifestyle. Using an evidence-based approach they provide step-by-step guidance for therapists, family or professional carers and users in the selection of assistive devices. Drawing throughout on their own extensive professional experience, the authors present the information needed to make appropriate decisions about seating, toileting, handling and bathing devices, with illustrations and a useful list of resources. Their simple and practical guidelines will allow professionals and carers to improve quality of life for those with disabilities, and can help users of equipment themselves take a more proactive role in choosing assistive devices. more...

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Of the ten most common causes of death in industrialized countries, at least two-thirds are lifestyle related (i.e. poor nutrition, physical inactivity, overweight/obesity, cigarette smoking, alcohol/drug abuse and the environment, among others). The rapidly expanding elder population will put further demands on health care systems already burdened by the elderly and the poor. However, increasing age need not be associated with expanding health care costs if people improve their lifestyles more...

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La vida laboral tiene una gran importancia con relación al ordenamiento jerárquico de la sociedad desde el punto de vista de la riqueza, el poder y el prestigio. A su vez, estos generan desigualdades en la distribución de recursos, beneficios y responsabilidades. Puesto que la posición social se relaciona de manera estrecha con las oportunidades que se presentan y las condiciones de vida, también tiene una fuerte influencia sobre la buena salud. La tajante división del trabajo por razón de género, que se observa a nivel mundial en la esfera doméstica y en la pública, contribuye de manera significativa a determinar la posición social de las mujeres y los hombres en la sociedad y explica su diferente exposición laboral a factores que promueven la salud y factores que la perjudican. En este libro se describe cómo las desigualdades por razón de género en la salud ocupacional podrían estar vinculadas con la división sexual del trabajo en los países tanto de bajos como de altos ingresos. more...

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