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1 online resource (xviii, 231 pages) : illustrations. |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Reviews of research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ; 4
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Reviews of research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ; 4.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-169). |
| Summary |
Respiratory diseases caused by exposures to dangerous materials in the workplace have tremendous implications for worker health and, by extension, the national economy. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that deaths from work-related respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 70% of all occupational disease deaths. NIOSH conducts research in order to detect and reduce work-related hazardous exposures, injuries, and diseases; its Respiratory Disease Research Program (RDRP) focuses on respiratory diseases. This National Research Council book reviews the RDRP to evaluate the 1. relevance of its work to improvements in occupational safety and health and 2. the impact of research in reducing workplace respiratory illnesses. The assessment reveals that the program has made essential contributions to preventing occupational respiratory disease. The National Research Council has rated the Program a 5 out of 5 for relevance, and a 4 out of 5 for impact. To further increase its effectiveness, the Respiratory Disease Research Program should continue and expand its current efforts, provide resources for occupational disease surveillance, and include exposure assessment scientists in its activities. |
| Contents |
""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Tables, Figures, and Boxes""; ""Abbreviations and Acronyms""; ""Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Evaluation of the Respiratory Diseases Research Program""; ""3 Emerging Research and Research Issues""; ""4 Recommendations""; ""References""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Framework for the Review of Research Programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health""; ""Appendix B: Stakeholder Responses Online Survey""; ""Appendix C: Bibliographic Information for the Committee to Review the NIOSH Respiratory Diseases Research Program"" |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. |
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. |
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Environmentally induced diseases.
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Environmentally induced diseases. |
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Lungs -- Diseases -- Research.
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Lungs -- Diseases -- Research. |
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Lungs -- Diseases. |
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Lungs -- Dust diseases.
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Lungs -- Dust diseases. |
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Occupational diseases.
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Occupational diseases. |
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Respiratory Tract Diseases -- etiology. |
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Respiratory Tract Diseases -- prevention & control. |
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Occupational Diseases -- prevention & control. |
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Occupational Exposure -- prevention & control. |
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Occupational Health. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Review the NIOSH Respiratory Diseases Research Program.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Respiratory diseases research at NIOSH. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2008 9780309118736 (DLC) 2008277024 (OCoLC)223867803 |
| ISBN |
9780309118743 (electronic book) |
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0309118743 (electronic book) |
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0309118735 |
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9780309118736 |
| Standard No. |
9786611767273 |
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