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The full (and necessary) integration of Occupational Health into Public Health
Revista Espanola De Salud Publica ; 95:15, 2021.
Article in English | Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1609973
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The COVID-19 pandemic is clearly showing the importance for the surveillance and protection of human health of acting in all settings of life family, community, education, leisure or work, among others, as well as addressing the multiple determinants that influence the health and well-being of the population demographic, healthcare, environmental, social, economic, cultural or occupational, among others. With respect to occupational health and the work-related determinants of health, the potential of occupational health services acting at the company level is clear, and could be generalized to almost any public health action setting. This article reflects on the opportunities for coordination between the occupational health system in Spain (including resources from mutual insurance companies, companies themselves and administrations) and the public health system, including both health care (primary care, hospital) and public health services. We examine this in the context of health crises, like the present one, but also with a broader vision, commensurate with the necessary comprehensive care for human health, guaranteeing health as a fundamental and universal right in all life circumstances. To advance along these lines, we propose the incorporation of the "occupational health perspective" in all actions and services of the public healthcare system, especially with respect to public health services under the purview of the health administration.
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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Web of Science Language: English Journal: Revista Espanola De Salud Publica Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Web of Science Language: English Journal: Revista Espanola De Salud Publica Year: 2021 Document Type: Article