Occupational Health Study in Malaysia
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What organization is responsible for compiling the list of occupational diseases and classifying them according to the disease caused by an agent and the diseases according to the target organ?

  • Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia (DOSH)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • International Labour Organisation (ILO) (correct)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Which sector in Malaysia recorded the highest number of reported cases of occupational disease?

  • Manufacturing sector (correct)
  • Construction sector
  • Agriculture sector
  • Healthcare sector
  • What type of work-related diseases did substantial studies report the prevalence of in some countries?

  • Respiratory diseases and musculoskeletal disorders (correct)
  • Cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders
  • Gastrointestinal diseases and dermatological disorders
  • Infectious diseases and psychological disorders
  • Why is the documentation of occupational disease important?

    <p>For workers' compensation due to occupational disease or injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What showed an increasing trend from 454 cases in 2005 to 9860 cases in 2019, according to the DOSH report?

    <p>Occupational poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What group of workers may be exposed to biological hazards at the workplace according to previous studies?

    <p>Healthcare workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the top three health problems discussed in the literature for working people in Malaysia?

    <p>Mental health, infectious disease, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the highest workplace where the occupational health problems were reported?

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

    During which years did the findings show an increasing trend of mental health problems?

    <p>Pandemic COVID-19 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What databases were used to conduct a systematic literature search in this study?

    <p>PubMed and Scopus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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