Occupational epidemiology
Occupational Epidemiology
Occupational epidemiology is a branch of epidemiology that focuses on the study of workers' health and the prevention of illness and injury in the workplace.
Pronunciation
- Occupational: /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl/
- Epidemiology: /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒi/
Etymology
The term "occupational" is derived from the Latin "occupatio", meaning "a taking possession", and "epidemiology" comes from the Greek words "epi" (upon), "demos" (people), and "logos" (study).
Definition
Occupational epidemiology involves the application of epidemiological methods to populations of workers. It aims to prevent occupational diseases and injuries by studying their causes and implementing strategies for their control.
Related Terms
- Occupational Disease: A disease resulting from the nature of one's employment.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Occupational Health: The field of healthcare devoted to the well-being and safety of employees in the workplace.
- Workplace Injury: Any injury or illness that occurs as a direct result of tasks performed while working.
- Occupational Hazard: Any substance, condition or process that may cause harm or adverse health effects to workers.
See Also
References
- Occupational Epidemiology, Third Edition, edited by Mark J. Mendell, Thomas E. M. Burton, and John M. Last.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Occupational epidemiology
- Wikipedia's article - Occupational epidemiology
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