This is an excellent textbook of occupational health,1 which has been published at a crucial time in the development of global health.
International Journal of Epidemiology
Global Occupational Health is a concise, complete introduction to a vital-but often neglected-area in the field of health sciences. Work-related illnesses and injuries are critical concerns for every country and at every stage of economic development and an important determinant of health and financial security for working adults and their families. As a comprehensive textbook designed for students, professionals in public health, and occupational health practitioners who are working across international boundaries, this book will provide the reader with solid foundational knowledge of occupational health through the lens of economic development. Perfect for use as both a stand-alone text or as supplementary reading, this book addresses worker protection and the management of occupational health from rich industrialized countries to developing societies.
The first section of the book concentrates on broad approaches and frameworks for the investigation and management of health in the workplace. The second section addresses important hazards. The third section addresses specific industry sectors, management challenges, and policies at the global level. Each chapter links occupational health to economic development concepts and future trends. The contributed chapters are authored by international experts in the field, enriched by boxed case studies and supportive concrete examples. This work sets a new standard for education in occupational health.
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As a comprehensive textbook designed for students, professionals in public health, and occupational health practitioners who are working across international boundaries, this book will provide the reader with solid foundational knowledge of occupational health through the lens of economic development.
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"This book can help healthcare providers in any 'corner of the globe.' ... Guidotti and his team have tried to balance treatment of avoidable risk with risks more characteristic of behavior or even genetics. The writing is also rather lively and accurate."--Doody's
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Selling point: Presents an overview of the basic sciences needed to understand occupational health hazards, including stress and psychological factors, physical and chemical injury, and other relevant concepts
Selling point: Provides a basic approach to chemical safety and risk assessment
Selling point: Global coverage: diverse settings, country-specific case studies, different national approaches, UN bodies and covenants
Selling point: Strong thesis that occupational health is a neglected part of economic development and that good management and prevention benefits employers and all society
Selling point: Suitable for students as well as professionals
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Tee L. Guidotti, MD, MPH, DABT, is an international consultant in health, safety, and sustainability at Medical Advisory Services (a division of The NMAS Group), a firm in Rockville, Maryland. He is a physician and retired professor of environmental and occupational health.
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Selling point: Presents an overview of the basic sciences needed to understand occupational health hazards, including stress and psychological factors, physical and chemical injury, and other relevant concepts
Selling point: Provides a basic approach to chemical safety and risk assessment
Selling point: Global coverage: diverse settings, country-specific case studies, different national approaches, UN bodies and covenants
Selling point: Strong thesis that occupational health is a neglected part of economic development and that good management and prevention benefits employers and all society
Selling point: Suitable for students as well as professionals
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780195380002
Publisert
2011
Utgiver
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
1412 gr
Høyde
191 mm
Bredde
257 mm
Dybde
43 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
624
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