General Criteria for Occupational Disease Recognition
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Which occupational disease is caused by long-term exposure to asbestos?

  • Noise induced hearing loss
  • Malaria
  • Metal poisoning
  • Silicosis (correct)
  • What is a common symptom of noise-induced hearing loss?

  • Gastrointestinal issues
  • Tinnitus (correct)
  • Skin rashes
  • Visual disturbances
  • Which factor can contribute to the misdiagnosis of occupational illnesses?

  • Absence of any symptoms
  • Clear genetic predisposition
  • Limited knowledge of workplace hazards (correct)
  • Rapid recovery after exposure
  • What is a chronic effect that occupational metal poisoning can have on the nervous system?

    <p>Memory loss and confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an occupational disease primarily caused by non-occupational factors?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an occupational disease?

    <p>A disease that only arises due to exposure to a specific causative agent at work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a health problem that can arise in industrial areas?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes occupational diseases from other diseases?

    <p>They are caused by specific agents at work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is most affected by lead poisoning, a common occupational disease?

    <p>Nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to identify and measure the causative agent in occupational diseases?

    <p>To accurately diagnose and treat the illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in the identification and recognition of occupational diseases?

    <p>Frequency of occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of occupational diseases, what does 'Strength of association' refer to?

    <p>The correlation between exposure and disease occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT relevant for identifying an occupational disease based on the text?

    <p>Geographical location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the frequency of an illness among exposed persons important for recognition of occupational diseases?

    <p>To establish a correlation between exposure and illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is crucial for recognizing long-term effects of occupational exposure to asbestos?

    <p>Duration and intensity of exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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