COVID-19 as an occupational disease.
Am J Ind Med
; 64(4): 227-237, 2021 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1046876
ABSTRACT
The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 permeates all aspects of society worldwide. Initial medical reports and media coverage have increased awareness of the risk imposed on healthcare workers in particular, during this pandemic. However, the health implications of COVID-19 for the global workforce are multifaceted and complex, warranting careful reflection and consideration to mitigate the adverse effects on workers worldwide. Accordingly, our review offers a framework for considering this topic, highlighting key issues, with the aim to prompt and inform action, including research, to minimize the occupational hazards imposed by this ongoing challenge. We address respiratory disease as a primary concern, while recognizing the multisystem spectrum of COVID-19-related disease and how clinical aspects are interwoven with broader socioeconomic forces.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Global Health
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Pandemics
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COVID-19
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Ind Med
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ajim.23222
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