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Title: Occupational Disease in New York State: An Update
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Publication Year: 2021
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Abstract: Occupational disease is an epidemic that is largely ‘hidden in plain sight.’ At the same time, work-related disease is preventable. Since these illnesses arise or are made worse by hazardous workplace conditions, elimination or reduction of those hazards eliminates or reduces disease. More than 30 years ago, a report by Drs. Landrigan and Markowitz found that more than 5,000 NYS workers died from an occupational disease and at least 35,000 more developed a workrelated illness each year. This new report shows that occupational disease remains a major public health problem in New York State, with little progress made since 1987. Annually, over seven thousand New Yorkers lose their lives due to preventable exposure to workplace hazards, and at any given time, over two million New Yorkers suffer from a non-fatal work-related disease. Protecting workers from these hazards requires a multi-faceted approach, addressing disease recognition, treatment and prevention, and must involve both governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations and advocates.
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Authors: Lax, Michael B.; Zoeckler, Jeanette M
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Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Health, Labor Force and Occupational Structure
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