introduction: the respiratory system is both a route of entry and exit for toxins and injurious agents, as well as being a target for chemical substances and pathogens. therefore, an understanding of the structure and function of the migratory cell populations of pulmonary tissues including alveolar macrophages is central in a number of important disease processes. this study aimed to identify ...

conclusions our findings indicate that both hcv and hbv infections may not constitute occupational hazards for barbers; however, it is essential to promote awareness of these risks among barbers and effective hbv vaccination should be performed among them. results the mean age of the individuals was 39.6 ± 11.4 years. two hundred and thirty-three cases (48.6%) were men and 246 (51.4%) were wome...

The indicators traditionally used to determine occupational health conditions include occupational accidents and diseases. Accidents are an abrupt upset of the agent-host-environment balance, are easily identifiable inasmuch as the casual nexus can be clearly established, and can produce varying degrees of injury, including death. Occupational diseases, on the other hand, involve a slower, more...

Abstract Background It is estimated 6500 daily deaths by occupational diseases with a high social and economic impact. Several studies show that the perception of risks acts as precursor to preventive attitudes behaviors workers. Nevertheless, attention paid scarce even controversial. This study focuses on model used behavioral safety programs associating it psychometric paradigm, understand wo...

This paper presents the profile of occupational respiratory diseases in the Czech Republic. In a retrospective study the author analyzes structure, causes, occurrence, and trends of occupational diseases. Between 1996 and 2000, a total of 2,127 new cases were recorded, of which 62.0% were pneumoconioses caused by dust containing free silica, 21.0% were occupational asthma or allergic rhinitis a...

As a leading international organization of occupational health professionals, the International Commission on Occupational Health, known by its acronym ICOH in English or CIST in French, is fully committed to promoting international collaboration in the field of occupational health. Founded in 1906, ICOH continues its longstanding work, with the main emphasis on fostering the scientific progres...

For years occupational allergies have been among the most frequently recorded occupational diseases, and both the skin as well as the respiratory tract may be affected. An estimated 9 to 15% of adult asthma is (partially) caused by work-related exposure. Gender-specific differences in exposure cause different risks in the workplace which affect the health of employees. This also applies to expo...

AIM Low-back pain diseases (LBPD) belong to the most frequent diagnoses determined by general practitioners, and constitute one of the most common reasons for sick leave and permanent disability pension in the Czech Republic and other European countries. Epidemiological studies have shown a statistically significant association between LBPD and certain types of occupational burden. However, in ...