occupational diseases
Job-caused health problems
Occupational diseases are illnesses caused by conditions or exposures in the workplace.
Black lung afflicts coal miners, mesothelioma strikes asbestos workers, and repetitive strain injuries develop in assembly line workers.
The category matters legally and medically—occupational diseases may qualify for workers' compensation and require workplace safety reforms.
Her carpal tunnel syndrome was classified as an occupational disease.
- hazardsDangers or threats
- anemiasInsufficient red cell conditions
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- tumorsAbnormal tissue masses
- factory floorManufacturing workspace area
emphysema · sick building syndrome · silicosis · pneumoconiosis · leukemias · lead poisoning · cataracts · carcinogens · workplace safety · mesothelioma · workplace hazards · worker's comp · chemical exposure · toxic fumes · hearing loss · repetitive strain injuries · asbestos exposure · radiation exposure
occupational diseaseslifestyle diseases
Conditions caused by behavior
hereditary diseases · genetic disorders · congenital conditions · sports injuries · age-related diseases
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