Occupational Contributions to Respiratory Health Disparities

This article focuses on the occupational contribution to disparities in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, silicosis, coronavirus disease 2019, and lung cancer. Because occupational exposures are largely preventable through proper workplace controls, the recognition of occupational causes of disease can provide an opportunity for interventions to bring about health equity.
Source: Clinics in Chest Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research