occupational heath Flashcards
WHat are the most prevalent conditions in the working population
occupational Mental illness makes up 63%
MSK mental illness makes up 25%
Skin disorders are number 3
What is stress
Stress is the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them
What are the 3 types of skin disorder in OH
Irritant contact dermatitis, or allergic contact dermatitis. This falls into two categories, delayed hypersensitivity, or immediate hypersensitivity
What respiratory diseases are likely in OH
Occupational asthma, COPD, asbestos related
What is NIHL
Noise induced hearing loss
Which workers are most at risk of infectious diseases
Healthcare workers (zoonoses to farmers)
Name hands on occupational diseases (think machinery or physically demanding work
CTS, Tendonitis/tenosynovitis, hand arm vibration syndrome
How can work be good for health and wellbeing
Promotes good physical and mental states, provides social networks and routines, contributes to recovery from health conditions
How does unemployment put health at risk
More illness, premature death, psychological consequences and financial issues, health effects grow as people feel jobs threatened, prolonged insecurity acts as a stressor
Inactivity leads to cvd, depression increases 2-3 times
Also has impact on health behaviours (smoking, alcohol, obesity, etc)
How does stress affect performance
From low to arousal, increases performance, Beyond this, stong anxiety impairs it
