Occupational disease

Definition

An occupational disease is a disease caused as a result of working conditions. There is a closed list of recognized occupational diseases.

examples

  • Hearing impairments from exposure to noise
  • Lung diseases from exposure to dust
  • Skin problems from chemical substances
  • Illnesses related to radiation

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