Occupational Health in China (Journal Article)

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Authors/Editors: David Christiani, X. TAN, Xiaorong WANG

Author/Editor Profiles: David Christiani, Xiaorong WANG
Occupational Medicine
Vol. 17, No. 3: ( July 2002 ) : pp. 355-370
Topic(s) of work:
Occupational health/safety, Capacity-building
Geographic Location:
China

Abstract

China has been experiencing rapid industrialization and economic growth, resulting in a transformed industrial structure and expansion of the labor force. Occupational health and safety services, nonexistent before 1949, have made remarkable advances over the past decades. However, these services face greater challenges, consisting of both traditional and new occupational health problems. Poorly regulated work environments often lacking health services in recently developed and thriving small-scale industries and joint venture enterprises have created increasing risks for occupational diseases and work-related injuries. A special strategy based on cooperation among and contributions from the legal, administrative, social, economic, and scientific communities is critical to achieving the ultimate goal of control and prevention of these occupational health problems.

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