Research into dust exposure in the road construction industry and the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in Zambia has not been extensively conducted despite the respiratory symptoms forming the primary burden of occupational illnesses in Zambia. The absence of literature in this industry on...
Download PDF ↓Background: Low back pain (LBP) is an important cause of disability and work absenteeism. World health organization defines Disability as impairment of activity-limitations, participation restriction. The majority of low back pain stems from benign musculoskeletal problems and it is referred to...
Download PDF ↓Radiation exposure and its potential complications is one of the most important issues in occupational health. Implementation of proper occupational health system may have an important bearing not only on the health of the population occupationally exposed to radiation but also on the health and...
Download PDF ↓Tuberculosis (TB) is classified as one of the occupational diseases and Health Care Workers (HCWs) are considered one of the vulnerable groups to acquiring TB due to its mode of transmission. The health facility being a source of infection for the HCWs creates a vicious cycle of TB infection back...
Previous studies have highlighted the role of ambient fine particulate matter as an important cause of both mortality and morbidity for many respiratory illnesses. When inhaled, PM2.5 causes to the airways and lungs obstructive, restrictive or both types of functional impairment through...
Download PDF ↓Injuries at a work place comprise a substantial part of injury burden. They are an important public health problem that affects not only the person sustaining the injury but other household members that are dependent on the injured adult. Although, health workers frequently treat patients with...
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