| Document ID (ISN) | 108324 |
| CIS number |
08-852 |
| ISBN(s) |
81-85578-82-6 |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Phoon W.O., Parekh R. |
| Title |
Occupational and environmental health - A practical manual |
| Bibliographic information |
Bhalani Publishing House, 11 Mavawala Building, Opp. K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India, 2007. viii, 376p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. |
| Abstract |
This book comprehensively covers the health impact of man's interaction with his environment and occupation. Through eight chapters, it provides an understanding of the most important environmental and health issues. Many examples are drawn from developing countries in areas such as construction, agriculture and issues related to women workers. Other topics addressed include genetic factors in occupational health, addictions, behavioral aspects, occupational stress, shift work and sickness absenteeism. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational hygiene; occupation disease relation; developing countries; environmental pollution; conditions of work |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
India; case study; shift work; stress factors; human behaviour; manuals; sickness absenteeism |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | India |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Environmental pollution
OSH in developing countries
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