Respiratory Medicine Environmental and Occupational Lung Diseases
Respiratory Medicine Environmental and Occupational Lung Diseases is a branch of medicine that focuses on diseases of the lungs caused by environmental and occupational exposures. It studies the harmful effects of environmental and occupational toxins and pollutants on the lungs and aims to develop strategies to prevent and treat such conditions. The main focus of this field is to reduce the burden of lung diseases in workers, by controlling exposures and preventing lung disease. It also seeks to improve the quality of air and reduce the risk of lung cancer and other diseases. This branch of medicine is important for public health, because of the high rate of work-related respiratory diseases across the world. Moreover, it is also essential for safe, healthy and productive workplaces.
← International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine