| Document ID (ISN) | 103348 |
| CIS number |
04-332 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Azaroff L.S., Levenstein C., Wegman D.H. |
| Title |
The occupational health of Southeast Asians in Lowell: A descriptive study |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan.-Mar. 2004, Vol.10, No.1, p.47-54. 40 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.ijoeh.com/pfds/1001_Azaroff.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
To assess the occupational health of a group of vulnerable immigrant workers, 160 residents of Cambodian or Lao origin in Lowell in the U.S. State of Massachusetts were interviewed regarding working conditions, health problems and use of medical services. Over 40% reported working in electronics and computer assembly. A fourth of those currently employed held temporary jobs. Workplace hazards included soldering fumes, inadequate ventilation, prolonged sitting or standing, awkward postures, unguarded machinery, shift work, long hours and pressure to produce quickly. Common work-related health problems included sprains and strains, headache, dizziness and flu-like symptoms. Less than a third of the respondents were aware of workers' compensation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Massachusetts; state of health; temporary workers; electronics industry; migrant workers; conditions of work |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
influenza; workmen's compensation; shift work; work efficiency; assembly-line work; migraine; symptoms; work posture; soldering and brazing; psychology of work organization; metal fumes; hours of work; vertigo; sprains; ventilation; USA |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Medicine, hygiene and first aid
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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| Browse category(ies) |
Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
Electronics industry
Precarious employment
Viral diseases (other than aids)
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Influenza
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