Challenges and Opportunities for Occupational Epidemiology in the Twenty-first Century.
Curr Environ Health Rep
; 4(3): 319-324, 2017 09.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW There are many opportunities and challenges for conducting occupational epidemiologic studies today. In this paper, we summarize the discussion of a symposium held at the Epidemiology in Occupational Health (EPICOH) conference, Chicago 2014, on challenges for occupational epidemiology in the twenty-first century. RECENT FINDINGS:
The increasing number of publications and attendance at our conferences suggests that worldwide interest in occupational epidemiology has been growing. There are clearly abundant opportunities for new research in occupational epidemiology. Areas ripe for further work include developing improved methods for exposure assessment, statistical analysis, studying migrant workers and other vulnerable populations, the use of biomarkers, and new hazards. Several major challenges are also discussed such as the rapidly changing nature and location of work, lack of funding, and political/legal conflicts. As long as work exists there will be occupational diseases that demand our attention, and a need for epidemiologic studies designed to characterize these risks and to support the development of preventive strategies. Despite the challenges and given the important past contribution in this field, we are optimistic about the importance and continued vitality of the research field of occupational epidemiology.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estudios Epidemiológicos
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Salud Laboral
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Curr Environ Health Rep
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos