A pioneering look at how dusty trades shaped the fight against tuberculosis in the early 20th century. This extract outlines a national effort to study disease risks in stone and other dusty industries, and the practical steps researchers proposed to curb illness.
The material reads like a snapshot from the founding days of occupational health research. It details committee plans, proposed field work, and the kinds of data that scientists believed would reveal how industrial dust affected workers. Readers get a sense of collaboration between researchers, industry, and public health authorities, plus the bold questions that guided early investigations.
What you’ll find inside
- The goals of studying tuberculosis among workers in stone-related trades and the role of dust in respiratory illness.
- A view of early cooperative efforts among national associations, state boards, and federal agencies.
- The kinds of methods considered, from dust sampling and medical examinations to house-to-house inquiries and autopsy data.
- The process of planning, debates over scope, and the practical challenges of launching a large, multi-site study.
Ideal for readers of public health history, occupational medicine, and the early years of dust-related disease research, this edition offers a clear window into how researchers shaped a healthier workplace.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book investigates correlations between mortality in dusty professions and tuberculosis in the early 20th century, especially in quarrying and stone cutting. The author analyzes data from numerous industry studies to determine the frequency of tuberculosis in dusty trades, such as cement production, coal mining, and granite cutting. Using data from the US Department of Labor, the author discusses the impact of inorganic dust exposure, silica dust, and the role of pneumatic tools in the development of respiratory illnesses. The provided research forms the basis of The Mortality from Respiratory Diseases in Dusty Trades with Exposure to Inorganic Ducts, published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, and offers new insights into health risks associated with certain industries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332620593_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332620593
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